Latest earthquakes near Solothurn, Switzerland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Solothurn, Switzerland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Solothurn? If an earthquake is happening right now near Solothurn, it will show up within minutes.
Solothurn Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 22 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Solothurn, 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 Solothurn in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Solothurn 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 Solothurn
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Solothurn occurred on Dec 18, 2021 11:34 local time (Europe/Zurich timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 228 kilometers (142 mi) south-east of Olten, at a depth of 38 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Solothurn in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Jan 25, 1946 18:31, 97 kilometers (60 mi) south-east of Olten. It is the strongest earthquake near Solothurn 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 Solothurn, 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 Solothurn.
Earthquakes by city in Solothurn
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Solothurn, Switzerland.
Use this regional Solothurn earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Grenchen.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Solothurn.
When was the last earthquake in Solothurn, Switzerland?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Solothurn on the evening of December 21, 2024 at 21:18 local time (Europe/Zurich). The center of this earthquake was located 238km southwest of Olten at a depth of 1km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Solothurn, Switzerland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Solothurn, Switzerland?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Solothurn on the evening of January 25, 1946 at 18:31 local time (Europe/Zurich). The center of this earthquake was located 97km south of Olten at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Solothurn since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Solothurn, Switzerland?
In the past 10 years, 22 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Solothurn. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 166 days.
