Latest earthquakes near Vaud, Switzerland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Vaud, Switzerland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Vaud? If an earthquake is happening right now near Vaud (also known as Waadt), it will show up within minutes.
Vaud Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 28 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Vaud, 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 Vaud in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Vaud 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 | 28 | 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 Vaud
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Vaud occurred on Nov 11, 2019 11:52 local time (Europe/Zurich timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 263 kilometers (163 mi) south-west of Lausanne, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Vaud in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Jan 25, 1946 18:31, 77 kilometers (48 mi) south-west of Lausanne. It is the strongest earthquake near Vaud 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 Vaud, 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 Vaud.
Earthquakes by city in Vaud
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Vaud, Switzerland.
Use this regional Vaud earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Yverdon-les-Bains, Montreux, Renens, Nyon, Pully and Vevey.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Vaud.
When was the last earthquake in Vaud, Switzerland?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Vaud on the afternoon of December 16, 2025 at 15:17 local time (Europe/Zurich). The center of this earthquake was located 250km east-northeast of Lausanne at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Vaud, Switzerland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Vaud, Switzerland?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Vaud on the evening of January 25, 1946 at 18:31 local time (Europe/Zurich). The center of this earthquake was located 77km east of Lausanne at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Vaud since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Vaud, Switzerland?
In the past 10 years, 28 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Vaud. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 130 days.
