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Latest Earthquakes Near Westerkappeln, North Rhine-Westphalia in 🇩🇪 Germany

Latest Earthquakes Near Westerkappeln, North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany

An overview of the latest earthquakes near Westerkappeln, North Rhine-Westphalia 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 50 out of 550 in total)
Time Epicenter Magnitude Depth
1 year ago
On 2022-09-24 10:20:37 		53.3619, 6.8098
136 km (84 mi) 🡔 NW of Westerkappeln
M 2.7
5 km
2 years ago
On 2021-09-13 01:22:51 		53.1128, 9.1344
122 km (75 mi) 🡑 N of Westerkappeln
M 2.9
5.31 km
4 years ago
On 2019-05-22 03:48:59 		53.3922, 6.5867
147 km (91 mi) 🡔 NW of Westerkappeln
M 3.2
10 km
10 years ago
On 2013-02-07 23:19:08 		53.41, 6.623
148 km (92 mi) 🡔 NW of Westerkappeln
M 3.4
10 km
11 years ago
On 2012-08-16 20:30:33 		53.342, 6.752
137 km (85 mi) 🡔 NW of Westerkappeln
M 3.4
3 km
12 years ago
On 2011-09-08 19:02:50 		51.683, 6.025
145 km (90 mi) 🡗 SW of Westerkappeln
M 4.2
6 km
14 years ago
On 2009-07-24 02:58:06 		51.524, 6.52
128 km (79 mi) 🡗 SW of Westerkappeln
M 4.1
5 km
14 years ago
On 2008-12-25 13:53:17 		51.524, 6.675
120 km (75 mi) 🡓 S of Westerkappeln
M 3.2
1 km
14 years ago
On 2008-12-23 00:50:25 		51.5, 6.581
127 km (79 mi) 🡗 SW of Westerkappeln
M 2.9
1 km
14 years ago
On 2008-12-20 04:48:16 		51.78, 7.972
59 km (37 mi) 🡖 SE of Westerkappeln
M 3
10 km
14 years ago
On 2008-12-10 03:28:01 		51.654, 6.562
116 km (72 mi) 🡗 SW of Westerkappeln
M 3.3
10 km
14 years ago
On 2008-12-08 17:21:52 		51.119, 6.484
164 km (102 mi) 🡓 S of Westerkappeln
M 3
2 km
14 years ago
On 2008-11-22 16:31:14 		51.4, 7.84
101 km (63 mi) 🡓 S of Westerkappeln
M 2.9
5 km
14 years ago
On 2008-11-22 07:41:22 		51.563, 6.859
109 km (67 mi) 🡓 S of Westerkappeln
M 3.3
1 km
14 years ago
On 2008-11-12 20:56:56 		51.461, 6.619
128 km (80 mi) 🡓 S of Westerkappeln
M 3.4
1 km
14 years ago
On 2008-10-30 05:54:28 		53.378, 6.602
146 km (90 mi) 🡔 NW of Westerkappeln
M 3.3
3 km
14 years ago
On 2008-10-20 15:38:16 		51.453, 6.575
131 km (81 mi) 🡓 S of Westerkappeln
M 2.9
7.6 km
14 years ago
On 2008-10-09 20:40:28 		51.612, 7.768
78 km (48 mi) 🡓 S of Westerkappeln
M 2.5
1 km
14 years ago
On 2008-10-05 07:45:08 		51.452, 6.471
136 km (84 mi) 🡗 SW of Westerkappeln
M 2.6
1 km
15 years ago
On 2008-09-24 13:55:37 		51.464, 6.602
129 km (80 mi) 🡓 S of Westerkappeln
M 3
5 km
15 years ago
On 2008-09-18 14:33:16 		51.614, 6.569
119 km (74 mi) 🡗 SW of Westerkappeln
M 3.2
1 km
15 years ago
On 2008-08-11 17:59:27 		51.559, 6.534
125 km (77 mi) 🡗 SW of Westerkappeln
M 2.6
1 km
15 years ago
On 2008-08-11 17:58:36 		51.539, 6.493
128 km (79 mi) 🡗 SW of Westerkappeln
M 2.7
1 km
15 years ago
On 2008-08-07 20:26:21 		51.612, 6.482
123 km (77 mi) 🡗 SW of Westerkappeln
M 2.7
1 km
15 years ago
On 2008-07-18 18:12:39 		52.33, 7.66
15 km (9 mi) 🡐 W of Westerkappeln
M 3.4
5 km
15 years ago
On 2008-06-12 22:06:27 		51.625, 6.856
104 km (64 mi) 🡓 S of Westerkappeln
M 2.8
1 km
15 years ago
On 2008-05-24 13:08:20 		51.592, 6.856
106 km (66 mi) 🡓 S of Westerkappeln
M 2.7
1 km
15 years ago
On 2008-05-24 08:24:19 		51.519, 6.516
129 km (80 mi) 🡗 SW of Westerkappeln
M 2.9
1 km
15 years ago
On 2008-05-13 09:55:11 		51.531, 6.524
127 km (79 mi) 🡗 SW of Westerkappeln
M 3.3
1 km
15 years ago
On 2008-05-02 06:54:39 		51.538, 6.583
124 km (77 mi) 🡗 SW of Westerkappeln
M 3.1
1 km
15 years ago
On 2008-04-23 12:10:58 		51.534, 6.591
124 km (77 mi) 🡗 SW of Westerkappeln
M 3.1
1 km
15 years ago
On 2008-04-03 00:06:17 		53.082, 9.114
118 km (73 mi) 🡑 N of Westerkappeln
M 2.8
5 km
15 years ago
On 2008-03-14 16:46:31 		51.586, 6.556
121 km (75 mi) 🡗 SW of Westerkappeln
M 3
5 km
15 years ago
On 2008-03-13 00:39:00 		51.479, 6.714
122 km (76 mi) 🡓 S of Westerkappeln
M 2.6
1 km
15 years ago
On 2008-03-11 18:17:37 		51.36, 6.52
141 km (88 mi) 🡓 S of Westerkappeln
M 3.4
10 km
15 years ago
On 2008-02-17 11:07:20 		51.46, 6.6
129 km (80 mi) 🡓 S of Westerkappeln
M 3.6
1 km
15 years ago
On 2008-02-16 01:46:56 		51.664, 7.01
94 km (58 mi) 🡓 S of Westerkappeln
M 2.5
1 km
15 years ago
On 2008-02-11 03:30:56 		51.635, 6.839
104 km (64 mi) 🡓 S of Westerkappeln
M 2.6
10 km
15 years ago
On 2008-02-07 21:59:41 		51.524, 6.958
108 km (67 mi) 🡓 S of Westerkappeln
M 2.6
1 km
15 years ago
On 2008-02-03 06:11:27 		51.542, 6.557
125 km (77 mi) 🡗 SW of Westerkappeln
M 2.8
1 km
15 years ago
On 2008-01-24 03:30:08 		51.484, 6.47
134 km (83 mi) 🡗 SW of Westerkappeln
M 3.7
10 km
15 years ago
On 2007-12-22 11:12:41 		51.539, 6.797
114 km (70 mi) 🡓 S of Westerkappeln
M 2.8
1 km
15 years ago
On 2007-12-12 14:52:31 		51.471, 6.5
133 km (83 mi) 🡗 SW of Westerkappeln
M 3.7
5 km
15 years ago
On 2007-10-12 20:14:17 		51.696, 7.82
69 km (42 mi) 🡓 S of Westerkappeln
M 2.7
1 km
16 years ago
On 2007-08-15 00:04:47 		51.549, 6.563
124 km (77 mi) 🡗 SW of Westerkappeln
M 2.5
1 km
16 years ago
On 2007-08-08 18:44:49 		51.661, 7.704
73 km (45 mi) 🡓 S of Westerkappeln
M 2.6
1 km
16 years ago
On 2007-06-30 06:43:29 		51.528, 6.536
127 km (79 mi) 🡗 SW of Westerkappeln
M 2.5
1 km
16 years ago
On 2007-06-04 19:34:20 		51.525, 6.555
126 km (78 mi) 🡗 SW of Westerkappeln
M 2.6
1 km
16 years ago
On 2007-04-28 06:36:36 		51.593, 6.965
102 km (63 mi) 🡓 S of Westerkappeln
M 2.7
1 km
16 years ago
On 2007-04-18 12:19:28 		51.632, 6.954
99 km (61 mi) 🡓 S of Westerkappeln
M 3.1
1 km

Westerkappeln Earthquake Statistics

Since the 1950's Westerkappeln has experiences a total of 550 earthquakes, within a 150 km radius of the center of the city.

Earthquakes per Year in Westerkappeln 1950-2023

Earthquake Magnitude Distribution

Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
M 0 73 13.27%
M 1 28 5.09%
M 2 317 57.64%
M 3 123 22.36%
M 4 9 1.64%

When was the last earthquake in Westerkappeln, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

The last earthquake in Westerkappeln was 1 year ago and struck 136 km (84 mi) 🡔 NW of the city. The earthquake had a magnitude 2.70 on the richter scale and a depth of 5.0 km.

What was the strongest earthquake near Westerkappeln, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

The strongest earthquake recorded near Westerkappeln was a 4.70 magnitude earthquake with a depth of 10.0 kilometers. It struck 15 km (9 mi) 🡗 SW of the city, 32 years ago.

How often do earthquakes occur near Westerkappeln, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

In 2023, Westerkappeln has experienced 0 earthquakes with a magnitude of 2 or higher. That is lower than the average of 7.43 earthquakes per year in the region. Based on the data dating back to 1950 we can asume that Westerkappeln is struck by an earthquake with a magnitude of 2 or higher every 0.62 months.

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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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