Germany’s main seismic zones are the Rhine Rift and the Swabian Alb in the southwest. Below is a live map and list of recent earthquakes in Germany, including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.
Latest earthquakes in Germany
- 1.3FRANCE-GERMANY BORDER REGION5 days ago · 03/06/2026, 21:02:14 · 8 km deep
- 1.9FRANCE-GERMANY BORDER REGION1 week ago · 02/06/2026, 10:03:29 · -0 km deep
- 1.4GERMANY1 week ago · 01/06/2026, 11:27:25 · 2 km deep
- 2.0FRANCE-GERMANY BORDER REGION1 week ago · 29/05/2026, 08:42:03 · 0 km deep
- 1.4GERMANY1 week ago · 28/05/2026, 11:03:48 · 0 km deep
- 2.5FRANCE-GERMANY BORDER REGION1 week ago · 27/05/2026, 07:59:46 · 3 km deep
- 2.0FRANCE-GERMANY BORDER REGION2 weeks ago · 22/05/2026, 08:45:31 · 0 km deep
- 1.2GERMANY2 weeks ago · 20/05/2026, 15:18:30 · 0 km deep
- 2.2FRANCE-GERMANY BORDER REGION3 weeks ago · 18/05/2026, 12:36:52 · 25 km deep
- 1.5GERMANY4 weeks ago · 11/05/2026, 11:33:23 · 0 km deep
Earthquakes in Germany: frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes have there been in Germany in the last 7 days?
There have been 1 earthquakes recorded in or near Germany in the last 7 days, according to USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks tracked by QuakeMate.
How many earthquakes have there been in Germany in the last 30 days?
10 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Germany in the last 30 days (the past month). The largest was magnitude 2.5.
Are there earthquakes in Germany?
Yes. Germany is seismically active - 10 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Germany in the last 30 days. Germany’s main seismic zones are the Rhine Rift and the Swabian Alb in the southwest.
What was the most recent earthquake in Germany?
The most recent earthquake in Germany was a magnitude 1.3 event near FRANCE-GERMANY BORDER REGION at a depth of 8 km.
What is the strongest recent earthquake in Germany?
The strongest earthquake in the recent Germany feed was magnitude 2.5, located near FRANCE-GERMANY BORDER REGION.
Is Germany in an earthquake zone?
Germany’s main seismic zones are the Rhine Rift and the Swabian Alb in the southwest.
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Earthquakes in nearby countries
Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.