Latest earthquakes near Saint Gallen, Switzerland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Saint Gallen, Switzerland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Saint Gallen? If an earthquake is happening right now near Saint Gallen (also known as Sankt Gallen), it will show up within minutes.
Saint Gallen Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 22 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Saint Gallen, 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 Saint Gallen in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Saint Gallen 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 | 22 | 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 Saint Gallen
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Saint Gallen occurred on Dec 29, 2020 15:36 local time (Europe/Zurich timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 280 kilometers (174 mi) south-southeast of Sankt Gallen, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Saint Gallen in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Jan 25, 1946 18:31, 167 kilometers (104 mi) south-southeast of Sankt Gallen. It is the strongest earthquake near Saint Gallen 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 Saint Gallen, 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 Saint Gallen.
Earthquakes by city in Saint Gallen
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Saint Gallen, Switzerland.
Use this regional Saint Gallen earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Rapperswil, Jona, Gossau and Wil.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Saint Gallen.
When was the last earthquake in Saint Gallen, Switzerland?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Saint Gallen on the night of May 18, 2024 at 02:42 local time (Europe/Zurich). The center of this earthquake was located 297km north-northwest of Sankt Gallen at a depth of 3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Saint Gallen, Switzerland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Saint Gallen, Switzerland?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Saint Gallen on the evening of January 25, 1946 at 18:31 local time (Europe/Zurich). The center of this earthquake was located 167km southwest of Sankt Gallen at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Saint Gallen since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Saint Gallen, Switzerland?
In the past 10 years, 22 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Saint Gallen. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 166 days.
