Latest earthquakes near Herisau, Appenzell Ausserrhoden today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Herisau, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Herisau? If an earthquake is happening right now near Herisau, it will show up within minutes.
Herisau Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 27 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Herisau, Appenzell Ausserrhoden 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 Herisau in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Herisau 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 Herisau
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Herisau 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 Herisau 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 Herisau in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Herisau, Appenzell Ausserrhoden 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 Herisau.
Nearest earthquakes from Herisau
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Herisau, Appenzell Ausserrhoden. 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 Herisau.
When was the last earthquake in Herisau, Appenzell Ausserrhoden?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Herisau on the afternoon of February 18, 2026 at 12:32 local time (Europe/Zurich). The center of this earthquake was located 207km west of Herisau at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Herisau, Appenzell Ausserrhoden in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Herisau, Appenzell Ausserrhoden?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Herisau 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 Herisau since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Herisau, Appenzell Ausserrhoden?
In the past 10 years, 27 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Herisau. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 135 days.
