Latest earthquakes near Luzern, Lucerne today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Luzern, Lucerne, Switzerland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Luzern? If an earthquake is happening right now near Luzern, it will show up within minutes.
Luzern Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 29 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Luzern, Lucerne 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 Luzern in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Luzern 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 Luzern
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Luzern 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 Luzern 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 Luzern 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 Luzern, Lucerne 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 Luzern.
Nearest earthquakes from Luzern
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Luzern, Lucerne. 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 Luzern.
When was the last earthquake in Luzern, Lucerne?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Luzern on the afternoon of December 16, 2025 at 15:17 local time (Europe/Zurich). The center of this earthquake was located 115km east of Luzern at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Luzern, Lucerne in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Luzern, Lucerne?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Luzern 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 Luzern since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Luzern, Lucerne?
In the past 10 years, 29 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Luzern. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 126 days.
