Latest earthquakes near Zürich, Zurich today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Zürich? If an earthquake is happening right now near Zürich, it will show up within minutes.
Zürich Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 23 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Zürich, Zurich 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 Zürich in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Zürich 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 | 23 | 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 Zürich
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Zürich occurred on Dec 18, 2021 11:34 local time (Europe/Zurich timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 206 kilometers (128 mi) south-southeast of Zürich, at a depth of 38 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Zürich in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Jan 25, 1946 18:31, 118 kilometers (73 mi) south-southeast of Zürich. It is the strongest earthquake near Zürich 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 Zürich, Zurich 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 Zürich.
Nearest earthquakes from Zürich
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Zürich, Zurich. 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 Zürich.
When was the last earthquake in Zürich, Zurich?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Zürich on the morning of September 5, 2024 at 09:32 local time (Europe/Zurich). The center of this earthquake was located 186km west of Zürich at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Zürich, Zurich in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Zürich, Zurich?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Zürich on the evening of January 25, 1946 at 18:31 local time (Europe/Zurich). The center of this earthquake was located 118km southwest of Zürich at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Zürich since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Zürich, Zurich?
In the past 10 years, 23 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zürich. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 159 days.
