Latest earthquakes near Genève, Geneva today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Genève, Geneva, Switzerland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Genève? If an earthquake is happening right now near Genève, it will show up within minutes.
Genève Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 23 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Genève, Geneva 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 Genève in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Genève 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 | 23 | 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 Genève
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Genève 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 Genève 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 Genève 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 Genève, Geneva 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 Genève.
Nearest earthquakes from Genève
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Genève, Geneva. 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 Genève.
When was the last earthquake in Genève, Geneva?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Genève on the night of May 19, 2024 at 00:08 local time (Europe/Zurich). The center of this earthquake was located 108km southwest of Genève at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Genève, Geneva in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Genève, Geneva?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Genève 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 Genève since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Genève, Geneva?
In the past 10 years, 23 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Genève. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 159 days.
