Latest earthquakes near La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtel today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtel, Switzerland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in La Chaux-de-Fonds? If an earthquake is happening right now near La Chaux-de-Fonds (also known as Chaux-de-Fonds), it will show up within minutes.
La Chaux-de-Fonds Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 24 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtel 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 La Chaux-de-Fonds in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near La Chaux-de-Fonds 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 La Chaux-de-Fonds
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near La Chaux-de-Fonds 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 La Chaux-de-Fonds 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 La Chaux-de-Fonds 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 La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtel 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 La Chaux-de-Fonds.
Nearest earthquakes from La Chaux-de-Fonds
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtel. 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 La Chaux-de-Fonds.
When was the last earthquake in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtel?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near La Chaux-de-Fonds on the night of May 19, 2024 at 00:08 local time (Europe/Zurich). The center of this earthquake was located 219km south-southwest of La Chaux-de-Fonds at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtel in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtel?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near La Chaux-de-Fonds 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 La Chaux-de-Fonds since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtel?
In the past 10 years, 24 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from La Chaux-de-Fonds. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 152 days.
