Latest earthquakes near Sankt Gallen, Saint Gallen today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sankt Gallen, Saint Gallen, Switzerland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sankt Gallen? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sankt Gallen (also known as St. Gallen), it will show up within minutes.
Sankt Gallen Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 22 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sankt Gallen, Saint Gallen 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 Sankt Gallen in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Sankt 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 Sankt Gallen
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sankt 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 Sankt 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 Sankt 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 Sankt Gallen, Saint Gallen 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 Sankt Gallen.
Nearest earthquakes from Sankt Gallen
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sankt Gallen, Saint Gallen. 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 Sankt Gallen.
When was the last earthquake in Sankt Gallen, Saint Gallen?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Sankt Gallen on the afternoon of December 20, 2024 at 16:17 local time (Europe/Zurich). The center of this earthquake was located 30km northwest of Sankt Gallen at a depth of 16km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sankt Gallen, Saint Gallen in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sankt Gallen, Saint Gallen?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Sankt 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 Sankt Gallen since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sankt Gallen, Saint Gallen?
In the past 10 years, 22 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sankt Gallen. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 166 days.
