Latest earthquakes near Torrevieja, Valencia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Torrevieja, Valencia, Spain, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Torrevieja? If an earthquake is happening right now near Torrevieja (also known as توريفايجا), it will show up within minutes.
Torrevieja Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 45 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Torrevieja, Valencia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 4 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Torrevieja in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Torrevieja during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 45 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Torrevieja
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Torrevieja occurred on Jan 31, 2016 17:25 local time (Europe/Madrid timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 260 kilometers (162 mi) south-west of Torrevieja, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Torrevieja in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Mar 29, 1954 07:17, 281 kilometers (175 mi) south-west of Torrevieja. It is the strongest earthquake near Torrevieja in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Torrevieja, Valencia in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Torrevieja.
Nearest earthquakes from Torrevieja
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Torrevieja, Valencia. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Torrevieja.
When was the last earthquake in Torrevieja, Valencia?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Torrevieja on the afternoon of December 1, 2024 at 13:26 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 124km east-northeast of Torrevieja at a depth of 17km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Western Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Torrevieja, Valencia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Torrevieja, Valencia?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Torrevieja on the morning of March 29, 1954 at 07:17 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 281km west-southwest of Torrevieja at a depth of 626km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Torrevieja since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Torrevieja, Valencia?
In the past 10 years, 45 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Torrevieja. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 81 days.
