Latest earthquakes near Neuchâtel, Switzerland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Neuchâtel, Switzerland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Neuchâtel? If an earthquake is happening right now near Neuchâtel (also known as Neuenburg), it will show up within minutes.
Neuchâtel Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 24 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Neuchâtel, 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 Neuchâtel in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Neuchâtel 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 | 24 | 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 Neuchâtel
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Neuchâtel occurred on Mar 12, 2022 18:03 local time (Europe/Zurich timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 159 kilometers (99 mi) south-southwest of La Chaux-de-Fonds, at a depth of 3 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Neuchâtel in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Jan 25, 1946 18:31, 91 kilometers (57 mi) south-southwest of La Chaux-de-Fonds. It is the strongest earthquake near Neuchâtel in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Neuchâtel, 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 Neuchâtel.
Earthquakes by city in Neuchâtel
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
Use this regional Neuchâtel earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Neuchâtel.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Neuchâtel.
When was the last earthquake in Neuchâtel, Switzerland?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Neuchâtel on the morning of January 7, 2026 at 10:18 local time (Europe/Zurich). The center of this earthquake was located 251km west-southwest of La Chaux-de-Fonds at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Neuchâtel, Switzerland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Neuchâtel, Switzerland?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Neuchâtel on the evening of January 25, 1946 at 18:31 local time (Europe/Zurich). The center of this earthquake was located 91km south-east of La Chaux-de-Fonds at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Neuchâtel since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Neuchâtel, Switzerland?
In the past 10 years, 24 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Neuchâtel. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 152 days.
