Latest earthquakes near Lucerne, Switzerland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lucerne, Switzerland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lucerne? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lucerne (also known as Luzern), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Apr 17 10:49 Zurich) |
M 2.0 | 291 km W from Luzern |
| 2 days ago (Apr 15 16:55 Zurich) |
M 2.0 | 113 km WNW from Luzern |
| 3 days ago (Apr 15 11:20 Zurich) |
M 2.0 | 91 km W from Luzern |
| 4 days ago (Apr 14 10:02 Zurich) |
M 2.0 | 193 km SSW from Luzern |
| 7 days ago (Apr 10 15:39 Zurich) |
M 2.0 | 84 km W from Luzern |
| 9 days ago (Apr 9 10:34 Zurich) |
M 2.1 | 133 km NNE from Luzern |
| 12 days ago (Apr 6 01:12 Zurich) |
M 2.0 | 238 km SE from Luzern |
| 12 days ago (Apr 5 20:28 Zurich) |
M 2.0 | 294 km SSW from Luzern |
| 12 days ago (Apr 5 17:32 Zurich) |
M 2.0 | 187 km W from Luzern |
| 13 days ago (Apr 4 22:59 Zurich) |
M 2.1 | 201 km W from Luzern |
| 14 days ago (Apr 3 19:04 Zurich) |
M 2.0 | 129 km W from Luzern |
| 15 days ago (Apr 3 03:29 Zurich) |
M 2.0 | 66 km SSW from Luzern |
| 15 days ago (Apr 2 18:01 Zurich) |
M 2.2 | 164 km NNE from Luzern |
| 15 days ago (Apr 2 17:18 Zurich) |
M 2.2 | 280 km SSE from Luzern |
| 17 days ago (Mar 31 19:08 Zurich) |
M 2.5 | 275 km SSE from Luzern |
| 17 days ago (Mar 31 18:48 Zurich) |
M 3.2 | 279 km SSE from Luzern |
| 17 days ago (Mar 31 15:30 Zurich) |
M 2.0 | 137 km SW from Luzern |
| 18 days ago (Mar 31 02:41 Zurich) |
M 2.0 | 186 km W from Luzern |
| 19 days ago (Mar 29 17:21 Zurich) |
M 2.8 | 201 km SSW from Luzern |
| 21 days ago (Mar 28 10:01 Zurich) |
M 2.0 | 25 km ESE from Luzern |
| 21 days ago (Mar 28 05:23 Zurich) |
M 2.5 | 91 km NW from Luzern |
| 22 days ago (Mar 27 12:00 Zurich) |
M 2.0 | 170 km W from Luzern |
| 22 days ago (Mar 26 16:11 Zurich) |
M 2.3 | 121 km SW from Luzern |
| 23 days ago (Mar 26 11:57 Zurich) |
M 2.0 | 181 km NW from Luzern |
| 23 days ago (Mar 26 11:40 Zurich) |
M 2.0 | 206 km WSW from Luzern |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Lucerne
Lucerne Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 28 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lucerne, 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 Lucerne in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Lucerne 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 | 28 | 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 Lucerne
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lucerne occurred on Dec 29, 2020 15:36 local time (Europe/Zurich timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 296 kilometers (184 mi) south-east of Luzern, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Lucerne in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Jan 25, 1946 18:31, 79 kilometers (49 mi) south-east of Luzern. It is the strongest earthquake near Lucerne 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 Lucerne, 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 Lucerne.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2020 15:36 (Zurich) |
M 4.6 | 296 km SE from Luzern |
| Mar 12, 2022 18:03 (Zurich) |
M 4.5 | 214 km SW from Luzern |
| Dec 18, 2021 11:34 (Zurich) |
M 4.5 | 184 km SSE from Luzern |
| Apr 16, 2020 11:42 (Zurich) |
M 4.5 | 275 km SSE from Luzern |
| Mar 22, 2023 15:50 (Zurich) |
M 4.4 | 123 km WNW from Luzern |
| Sep 22, 2022 15:40 (Zurich) |
M 4.4 | 298 km SSE from Luzern |
| Oct 24, 2016 16:44 (Zurich) |
M 4.4 | 89 km SW from Luzern |
| Nov 19, 2017 13:37 (Zurich) |
M 4.4 | 290 km SSE from Luzern |
| Feb 22, 2021 13:04 (Zurich) |
M 4.3 | 247 km SE from Luzern |
| Jun 4, 2024 02:34 (Zurich) |
M 4.2 | 37 km E from Luzern |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Lucerne
Earthquakes by city in Lucerne
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Lucerne, Switzerland.
Use this regional Lucerne earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Emmen, Kriens and Littau.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Lucerne.
When was the last earthquake in Lucerne, Switzerland?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Lucerne on the morning of April 17, 2025 at 10:49 local time (Europe/Zurich). The center of this earthquake was located 291km west of Luzern at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lucerne, Switzerland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lucerne, Switzerland?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Lucerne on the evening of January 25, 1946 at 18:31 local time (Europe/Zurich). The center of this earthquake was located 79km southwest of Luzern at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Lucerne since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lucerne, Switzerland?
In the past 10 years, 28 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lucerne. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 130 days.
