Latest earthquakes near Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Basel-Landschaft? If an earthquake is happening right now near Basel-Landschaft, it will show up within minutes.
Basel-Landschaft Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Basel-Landschaft, 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 Basel-Landschaft in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Basel-Landschaft 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 | 20 | 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-Landschaft
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Basel-Landschaft occurred on Mar 12, 2022 18:03 local time (Europe/Zurich timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 225 kilometers (140 mi) south-southwest of Allschwil, at a depth of 3 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Basel-Landschaft in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Jan 25, 1946 18:31, 117 kilometers (73 mi) south-southwest of Allschwil. It is the strongest earthquake near Basel-Landschaft 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 Basel-Landschaft, 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 Basel-Landschaft.
Earthquakes by city in Basel-Landschaft
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland.
Use this regional Basel-Landschaft earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Muttenz.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Basel-Landschaft.
When was the last earthquake in Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Basel-Landschaft on the night of May 19, 2024 at 00:08 local time (Europe/Zurich). The center of this earthquake was located 291km southwest of Allschwil at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Basel-Landschaft on the evening of January 25, 1946 at 18:31 local time (Europe/Zurich). The center of this earthquake was located 117km south of Allschwil at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Basel-Landschaft since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland?
In the past 10 years, 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Basel-Landschaft. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 183 days.
