Latest earthquakes near Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland today
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Appenzell Ausserrhoden Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 27 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Appenzell Ausserrhoden in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Appenzell Ausserrhoden 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 | 27 | 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 Appenzell Ausserrhoden
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Appenzell Ausserrhoden occurred on Dec 29, 2020 15:36 local time (Europe/Zurich timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 280 kilometers (174 mi) south-southeast of Herisau, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Appenzell Ausserrhoden in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Jan 25, 1946 18:31, 159 kilometers (99 mi) south-southeast of Herisau. It is the strongest earthquake near Appenzell Ausserrhoden in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland 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 Appenzell Ausserrhoden.
Earthquakes by city in Appenzell Ausserrhoden
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Appenzell Ausserrhoden.
When was the last earthquake in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Appenzell Ausserrhoden on the evening of December 4, 2025 at 22:29 local time (Europe/Zurich). The center of this earthquake was located 40km south of Herisau at a depth of 20km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Appenzell Ausserrhoden on the evening of January 25, 1946 at 18:31 local time (Europe/Zurich). The center of this earthquake was located 159km southwest of Herisau at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Appenzell Ausserrhoden since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland?
In the past 10 years, 27 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Appenzell Ausserrhoden. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 135 days.
