Latest earthquakes near Olten, Solothurn today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Olten, Solothurn, Switzerland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Olten? If an earthquake is happening right now near Olten, it will show up within minutes.
Olten Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 22 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Olten, Solothurn 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 Olten in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Olten 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 Olten
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Olten 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 Olten 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 Olten 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 Olten, Solothurn 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 Olten.
Nearest earthquakes from Olten
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Olten, Solothurn. 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 Olten.
When was the last earthquake in Olten, Solothurn?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Olten on the evening of March 12, 2025 at 18:03 local time (Europe/Zurich). The center of this earthquake was located 140km south-southwest of Olten at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Olten, Solothurn in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Olten, Solothurn?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Olten 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 Olten since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Olten, Solothurn?
In the past 10 years, 22 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Olten. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 166 days.
