Denmark
Earthquakes in Denmark
Latest earthquakes in Denmark on a live map, the strongest earthquakes in history, statistics by year and regions.
Live map – Denmark
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
Forecast for the area around: Copenhagen. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
- Today: Rain – Heavy rain (10–25 mm) · Esbjerg
- Tomorrow: Rain – Heavy rain (10–25 mm) · Esbjerg
Forecast for the area around: Denmark. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Denmark
No significant events in the last few days.
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Denmark
Denmark has recorded 16 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1985. The strongest was M4.4 in 2010.
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16 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1985. The strongest was M4.4.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 89 km NW of Holstebro, Denmark | 10.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 193 km WSW of Hvide Sande, Denmark | 10.0 km | |
| 4.0 | 221 km WSW of Hvide Sande, Denmark | 10.0 km | |
| 3.9 | 216 km W of Hvide Sande, Denmark | 10.0 km | |
| 3.8 | 36 km W of Holstebro, Denmark | 10.0 km | |
| 3.6 | 165 km WSW of Hvide Sande, Denmark | 5.0 km | |
| 3.5 | 16 km W of Koge, Denmark | 10.0 km | |
| 3.5 | 80 km NW of Holstebro, Denmark | 10.0 km | |
| 3.3 | 78 km WNW of Holstebro, Denmark | 10.0 km | |
| 3.3 | 103 km NW of Holstebro, Denmark | 10.0 km | |
| 3.3 | 40 km NW of Aalborg, Denmark | 10.0 km | |
| 3.2 | 109 km NW of Holstebro, Denmark | 10.0 km | |
| 3.2 | 34 km NE of Arhus, Denmark | 10.0 km | |
| 3.2 | 111 km NW of Holstebro, Denmark | 10.0 km | |
| 3.0 | 52 km NNW of Holbaek, Denmark | 0.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 1 | M3.5 |
| 2018 | 1 | M3.8 |
| 2010 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2007 | 1 | M3.2 |
| 2005 | 2 | M3.0 |
| 2001 | 1 | M3.5 |
| 1998 | 1 | M3.3 |
| 1995 | 1 | M3.2 |
| 1994 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 1993 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 1992 | 1 | M3.3 |
| 1991 | 1 | M3.3 |
| 1987 | 2 | M3.6 |
| 1985 | 1 | M3.9 |