Latest earthquakes near Basel, Basel-City today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Basel, Basel-City, Switzerland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Basel? If an earthquake is happening right now near Basel, it will show up within minutes.
Basel Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 21 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Basel, Basel-City 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 Basel in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Basel 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 | 21 | 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 Basel
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Basel occurred on Dec 18, 2021 11:34 local time (Europe/Zurich timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 262 kilometers (163 mi) south-east of Basel, at a depth of 38 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Basel in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Jan 25, 1946 18:31, 118 kilometers (73 mi) south-east of Basel. It is the strongest earthquake near Basel 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 Basel, Basel-City 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 Basel.
Nearest earthquakes from Basel
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Basel, Basel-City. 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 Basel.
When was the last earthquake in Basel, Basel-City?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Basel on the evening of January 29, 2025 at 18:33 local time (Europe/Zurich). The center of this earthquake was located 196km south of Basel at a depth of 4km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Basel, Basel-City in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Basel, Basel-City?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Basel on the evening of January 25, 1946 at 18:31 local time (Europe/Zurich). The center of this earthquake was located 118km south of Basel at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Basel since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Basel, Basel-City?
In the past 10 years, 21 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Basel. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 174 days.
