Latest quakes in or near Murcia, Spain - list, stats and map
Latest See all | Mag. 1.7 earthquake 15 km north of Murcia - Murcia, Spain - |
Strongest past 30 days | Mag. 3.3 NW IBI.A - Mar 24, 2024 - |
- 2 quakes above magnitude 3
- 4 quakes between magnitude 2 and 3
- 12 quakes below magnitude 2 that people normally don't feel.
Date and Time | Mag Depth | Nearest Volcano | Location | Details | Map |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 18, 01:12 am (Madrid) | 1.7 3.9 km | 15 km north of Murcia, Murcia, Spain | Info | ||
Sunday, April 14, 2024 GMT (4 quakes) | |||||
Apr 14, 06:36 pm (Madrid) | 1.9 1.7 km | Spain | Info | ||
Apr 14, 04:49 pm (Madrid) | 2.0 4.3 km | 62 km (39 mi) to the SW | 12 km northwest of Nijar, Almeria, Andalusia, Spain | Info | |
Apr 14, 05:58 am (Madrid) | 1.4 0 km | 7 km (4.3 mi) to the NE | Spain: SE HONDÓN DE LOS FRAILES.A 1 report | Info | |
Apr 14, 04:55 am (Madrid) | 1.1 0 km | 19 km (12 mi) to the E | Spain: E LOS MONTESINOS.A | Info | |
Thursday, April 11, 2024 GMT (2 quakes) | |||||
Apr 11, 10:21 pm (Madrid) | 2.1 5.1 km | 21 km (13 mi) to the W | Spain | Info | |
Apr 11, 09:24 pm (Madrid) | 2.4 2.9 km | Spain 7 reports | Info | ||
Sunday, April 7, 2024 GMT (3 quakes) | |||||
Apr 8, 01:21 am (Madrid) | 1.4 0 km | 25 km (16 mi) to the SW | 3.3 km southeast of Albox, Almeria, Andalusia, Spain | Info | |
Apr 7, 05:15 am (Madrid) | 1.6 4.7 km | 13 km north of Cieza, Murcia, Spain | Info | ||
Apr 7, 02:24 am (Madrid) | 1.4 0 km | 3.8 km southeast of Alhama de Murcia, Murcia, Spain | Info | ||
Saturday, April 6, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Apr 6, 09:16 pm (Madrid) | 2.3 7.5 km | 11 km (6.8 mi) to the NE | Spain 16 reports | Info |
Murcia Quake-O-Meter
Latest seismic signals
Earthquake Catalog - Look up past earthquakes
or | ||
Look up quakes! |
Earthquake statistics
Average number of earthquakes
- Mag. 7 or higher: 0.07 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 13.9 years)
- Mag. 6 or higher: 0.07 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 13.9 years)
- Mag. 5 or higher: 0.11 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 9.2 years)
- Mag. 4 or higher: 0.7 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 1.4 years)
- Mag. 3 or higher: 8.8 quakes per year
- Mag. 2 or higher: 83 quakes per year (or 6.9 quakes per month)
- Mag. 1 or higher: 288 quakes per year (or 24 quakes per month)
Number of earthquakes over time
Murcia Earthquake FAQ
+How frequent are earthquakes in or near Murcia, Spain?
Murcia has a high level of seismic activity. Based on data from the past 54 years and our earthquake archive back to 1900, there are about 298 quakes on average per year in or near Murcia, Spain. Murcia has had at least 9 quakes above magnitude 7 since 1900, which suggests that larger earthquakes of this size occur infrequently, probably on average approximately every 10 to 15 years.
+How many earthquakes occur every year in or near Murcia, Spain?
On average, Murcia has about 83 quakes of magnitude 2 or higher per year (Mag 3+: 8.8 quakes per year).
+When was the latest earthquake in Murcia?
The last earthquake in Murcia occurred 16 hours ago and had a magnitude of 1.7:
A light magnitude 1.7 earthquake hit 15.4 km (10 mi) away from Murcia, Murcia, Spain, in the early morning of Thursday, Apr 18, 2024 at 1.12 am local time (Europe/Madrid GMT +2). The quake had a very shallow depth of 3.9 km (2.4 mi) and was too small to be felt by people.
+How many quakes were there in Murcia in the past 30 days?
In the past 30 days, Murcia has had 2 quakes of magnitude 3.0 or above and 4 quakes between 2.0 and 3.0. There have been also 12 quakes below magnitude 2.0 which people don't normally feel.
+What was the strongest quake in Murcia in the past 30 days?
The strongest earthquake in Murcia in the past 30 days had a magnitude of 3.3 and occurred 4 weeks ago:
A light magnitude 3.3 earthquake hit 14.4 km (9 mi) away from Alcoy, Valencia, Spain, in the afternoon of Sunday, Mar 24, 2024 at 5.27 pm local time (Europe/Madrid GMT +1). The quake had a very shallow depth of 7 km (4.3 mi) and was felt widely in the area.
Embed or share standalone map
You can use the standalone version of our interactive earthquake map or embed it on your website:Largest Quakes in or near Murcia, Spain
Date and Time | Mag Depth | ###DIST_LABEL### | Location | Details | Map |
---|