Latest earthquakes near Bern today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bern, Switzerland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bern? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bern, it will show up within minutes.
Bern Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 26 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bern 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 Bern in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Bern 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 | 26 | 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 Bern
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bern occurred on Apr 16, 2020 11:42 local time (Europe/Zurich timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 292 kilometers (181 mi) south-southeast of Bern, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bern in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Jan 25, 1946 18:31, 52 kilometers (32 mi) south-southeast of Bern. It is the strongest earthquake near Bern 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 Bern 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 Bern.
Nearest earthquakes from Bern
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bern. 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 Bern.
When was the last earthquake in Bern?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Bern on the morning of September 6, 2026 at 10:44 local time (Europe/Zurich). The center of this earthquake was located 118km south of Bern at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bern in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bern?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Bern on the evening of January 25, 1946 at 18:31 local time (Europe/Zurich). The center of this earthquake was located 52km south-southeast of Bern at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bern since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bern?
In the past 10 years, 26 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bern. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 140 days.
