Latest quakes in or near Basel-Stadt, Switzerland - list, stats and map
Updated: Nov 30, 2023 08:03 GMT -
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There were 9 small quakes between magnitudes 1.0 and 1.9 in or near Basel-Stadt in the past 24 hours.
Since 2023, Basel-Stadt has had 2739 quakes of magnitudes up to 4.3:
- 1 quake above magnitude 4
- 20 quakes between magnitude 3 and 4
- 225 quakes between magnitude 2 and 3
- 2493 quakes below magnitude 2 that people normally don't feel.
Latest today: Mag. 1.6 Earthquake Zollernalbkreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany -
Strongest: Mag. 4.3 Earthquake Jura, 62 km NW of Berna, Bern-Mittelland District, Switzerland -
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Showing all recent or significant quakes since 2023, magnitude 3 or higher (71 out of 2739 quakes, show more):
Date and time![]() | Mag Depth | Nearest volcano (distance) | Location | Details | Map |
Thursday, November 30, 2023 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Nov 30, 03:49 am (GMT +1) (Nov 30, 02:49 GMT) | 1.6 1 km | Zollernalbkreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | More | ||
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 GMT (11 quakes) | |||||
Nov 29, 09:40 pm (GMT +1) (Nov 29, 20:40 GMT) | 0.1 5.2 km | Porrentruy JU | More | ||
Nov 29, 09:01 pm (GMT +1) (Nov 29, 20:01 GMT) | 0.3 2.1 km | Sierre VS | More | ||
Nov 29, 07:47 pm (GMT +1) (Nov 29, 18:47 GMT) | 0.5 2.3 km | Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Italy | More | ||
Nov 29, 03:33 pm (GMT +1) (Nov 29, 14:33 GMT) | 1.3 0.2 km | Tavannes BE | More | ||
Nov 29, 01:28 pm (GMT +1) (Nov 29, 12:28 GMT) | 1.8 10.7 km | 22 km northeast of Chur, Region Plessur, Canton Grisons, Switzerland | More | ||
Nov 29, 12:25 GMT | 1.8 | 18 km east of Besancon, Departement du Doubs, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France | More | ||
Nov 29, 11:01 GMT | 1.8 | 18 km north of Saint-Dié, Vosges, Grand Est, France | More | ||
Nov 29, 10:41 am (GMT +1) (Nov 29, 09:41 GMT) | 1.9 5.3 km | 28 km southeast of Besancon, France | More | ||
Nov 29, 09:02 am (Paris) (Nov 29, 08:02 GMT) | 1.8 5 km | 15 km north of Annecy, Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France | More | ||
Nov 29, 08:24 am (GMT +1) (Nov 29, 07:24 GMT) | 2.5 18 km | 3.6 km north of Aalen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | More | ||
Nov 29, 04:04 am (GMT +1) (Nov 29, 03:04 GMT) | 1.0 10 km | Landkreis Oberallgäu, Bayern, Germany | More | ||
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 GMT (9 quakes) | |||||
Nov 28, 08:09 pm (GMT +1) (Nov 28, 19:09 GMT) | 0.7 2 km | Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France | More |
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Estimated combined seismic energy released: 3 x 1011 joules (82.9 megawatt hours, equivalent to 71.4 tons of TNT) | about seismic energy
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Basel-Stadt Earthquake FAQ
When was the latest earthquake in Basel-Stadt?
The last earthquake in Basel-Stadt occurred 5 hours ago: Minor mag. 1.6 earthquake - Zollernalbkreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, on Thursday, Nov 30, 2023 03:49 am (GMT +1).
How many quakes were there in Basel-Stadt since 2023?
Since 2023, Basel-Stadt was shaken by 1 quake of magnitude 4.3, 20 quakes between 3.0 and 4.0, and 225 quakes between 2.0 and 3.0. There were also 2493 quakes below magnitude 2.0 which people don't normally feel.
What was the strongest quake in Basel-Stadt since 2023?
The strongest earthquake in Basel-Stadt since 2023 occurred 36 weeks ago: Moderate mag. 4.3 earthquake - Jura, 62 km northwest of Berna, Bern-Mittelland District, Switzerland, on Wednesday, Mar 22, 2023 03:50 pm (Zurich time).