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.
Lucerne Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 29 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 | 29 | 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 124 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.
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 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Lucerne on the night of May 19, 2024 at 00:08 local time (Europe/Zurich). The center of this earthquake was located 293km southwest 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, 29 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 126 days.
