Latest earthquakes near Lausanne, Vaud today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lausanne? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lausanne, it will show up within minutes.
Lausanne Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 27 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lausanne, Vaud 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 Lausanne in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Lausanne 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 | 27 | 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 Lausanne
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lausanne 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 Lausanne 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 Lausanne 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 Lausanne, Vaud 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 Lausanne.
Nearest earthquakes from Lausanne
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Lausanne, Vaud. 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 Lausanne.
When was the last earthquake in Lausanne, Vaud?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Lausanne on the evening of December 21, 2024 at 21:18 local time (Europe/Zurich). The center of this earthquake was located 107km south-southwest of Lausanne at a depth of 1km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lausanne, Vaud in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lausanne, Vaud?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Lausanne 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 Lausanne since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lausanne, Vaud?
In the past 10 years, 27 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lausanne. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 135 days.
