Latest earthquakes near Schaffhausen today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Schaffhausen, Switzerland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Schaffhausen? If an earthquake is happening right now near Schaffhausen, it will show up within minutes.
Schaffhausen Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 21 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Schaffhausen 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 Schaffhausen in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Schaffhausen 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 | 21 | 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 Schaffhausen
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Schaffhausen occurred on Mar 12, 2022 18:03 local time (Europe/Zurich timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 284 kilometers (176 mi) south-west of Schaffhausen, at a depth of 3 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Schaffhausen in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Jan 25, 1946 18:31, 153 kilometers (95 mi) south-west of Schaffhausen. It is the strongest earthquake near Schaffhausen 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 Schaffhausen 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 Schaffhausen.
Nearest earthquakes from Schaffhausen
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Schaffhausen. 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 Schaffhausen.
When was the last earthquake in Schaffhausen?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Schaffhausen on the morning of December 15, 2025 at 10:47 local time (Europe/Zurich). The center of this earthquake was located 98km north-east of Schaffhausen at a depth of 20km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Schaffhausen in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Schaffhausen?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Schaffhausen on the evening of January 25, 1946 at 18:31 local time (Europe/Zurich). The center of this earthquake was located 153km south-southwest of Schaffhausen at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Schaffhausen since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Schaffhausen?
In the past 10 years, 21 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Schaffhausen. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 174 days.
