Latest earthquakes near Geneva, Switzerland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Geneva, Switzerland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Geneva? If an earthquake is happening right now near Geneva (also known as Genève), it will show up within minutes.
Geneva Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 22 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Geneva, 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 Geneva in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Geneva 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 | 22 | 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 Geneva
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Geneva occurred on Nov 11, 2019 11:52 local time (Europe/Zurich timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 212 kilometers (132 mi) south-southwest of Genève, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Geneva in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Jan 25, 1946 18:31, 120 kilometers (75 mi) south-southwest of Genève. It is the strongest earthquake near Geneva 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 Geneva, 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 Geneva.
Earthquakes by city in Geneva
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Geneva, Switzerland.
Use this regional Geneva earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Vernier, Lancy, Meyrin, Carouge and Onex.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Geneva.
When was the last earthquake in Geneva, Switzerland?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Geneva on the evening of December 21, 2024 at 21:18 local time (Europe/Zurich). The center of this earthquake was located 62km south of Genève at a depth of 1km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Geneva, Switzerland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Geneva, Switzerland?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Geneva on the evening of January 25, 1946 at 18:31 local time (Europe/Zurich). The center of this earthquake was located 120km east-northeast of Genève at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Geneva since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Geneva, Switzerland?
In the past 10 years, 22 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Geneva. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 166 days.
