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Latest Earthquakes Near Drochtersen, Lower Saxony in 🇩🇪 Germany

Latest Earthquakes Near Drochtersen, Lower Saxony in Germany

An overview of the latest earthquakes near Drochtersen, Lower Saxony in Germany. Each earthquake event is recorded as they happend updated every minute, the first event ever recorded was in 1950.

Earthquakes are recorded and updated every minute.
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(Currently displaying 9 out of 9 in total)
Time Epicenter Magnitude Depth
2 years ago
On 2021-09-13 01:22:51 		53.1128, 9.1344
68 km (42 mi) 🡓 S of Drochtersen
M 2.9
5.31 km
15 years ago
On 2008-04-03 00:06:17 		53.082, 9.114
72 km (44 mi) 🡓 S of Drochtersen
M 2.8
5 km
17 years ago
On 2006-07-02 14:37:36 		52.815, 7.822
143 km (89 mi) 🡗 SW of Drochtersen
M 3
5 km
18 years ago
On 2005-07-15 15:02:48 		52.927, 8.622
100 km (62 mi) 🡓 S of Drochtersen
M 4
10 km
18 years ago
On 2004-10-20 06:59:14 		53.011, 9.467
77 km (48 mi) 🡖 SE of Drochtersen
M 4.5
5.5 km
23 years ago
On 2000-05-19 19:22:40 		53.407, 10.88
104 km (64 mi) 🡒 E of Drochtersen
M 3.5
10 km
27 years ago
On 1996-05-25 08:43:29 		52.82, 9.095
100 km (62 mi) 🡓 S of Drochtersen
M 0
10 km
42 years ago
On 1981-07-17 01:18:38 		52.924, 8.557
103 km (64 mi) 🡓 S of Drochtersen
M 0
10 km
46 years ago
On 1977-06-02 13:32:14 		53.067, 9.553
72 km (44 mi) 🡖 SE of Drochtersen
M 3.8
0 km

Drochtersen Earthquake Statistics

Since the 1950's Drochtersen has experiences a total of 9 earthquakes, within a 150 km radius of the center of the city.

Earthquakes per Year in Drochtersen 1950-2023

Earthquake Magnitude Distribution

Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
M 0 2 22.22%
M 2 2 22.22%
M 3 3 33.33%
M 4 2 22.22%

When was the last earthquake in Drochtersen, Lower Saxony, Germany?

The last earthquake in Drochtersen was 2 years ago and struck 68 km (42 mi) 🡓 S of the city. The earthquake had a magnitude 2.90 on the richter scale and a depth of 5.31 km.

What was the strongest earthquake near Drochtersen, Lower Saxony, Germany?

The strongest earthquake recorded near Drochtersen was a 4.50 magnitude earthquake with a depth of 5.5 kilometers. It struck 77 km (48 mi) 🡖 SE of the city, 18 years ago.

How often do earthquakes occur near Drochtersen, Lower Saxony, Germany?

In 2023, Drochtersen has experienced 0 earthquakes with a magnitude of 2 or higher. That is lower than the average of 0.12 earthquakes per year in the region. Based on the data dating back to 1950 we can asume that Drochtersen is struck by an earthquake with a magnitude of 2 or higher every 0.01 months.

Earthquakes Near other Cities in Lower Saxony, Germany

Data Information

Information found on this page is a derivative set, based on sources mentioned below.

Data Sources

We aggregate and combine data from USGS (United States Geographical Survey) and the EMSC (European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre). This allow us to get near real-time and historical earthquake data dating back to the year 1950.

Disclaimer

Information or data found on this page should not be used for, or as an early warning system. It is intended as an historical reference or near real-time complementary information to offical and governmental sources. In an event of an emergency it is important closely monitor and follow advice from national, state and local authorities.

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