Leipzig
Earthquakes near Leipzig
Was there an earthquake in Leipzig just now? Live earthquakes within 100 km of Leipzig, Germany, the strongest in history and statistics.
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
Very light rain (0.1–1 mm)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Calm (< 7 km/h, 0–1 Bf)
Light breeze (7–18 km/h, 2–3 Bf)
Moderate breeze (18–36 km/h, 4–5 Bf)
Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
Gale (54–72 km/h, 7–8 Bf)
Storm (≥ 72 km/h, 9+ Bf)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Earthquakes within 100 km of the city centre.
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Leipzig
No significant events in the last few days.
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Leipzig
Leipzig has recorded 6 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1987. The strongest was M4.9 in 1996.
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Earthquakes
6 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1987 within 100 km. The strongest was M4.9.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | near Barnstaedt, Germany | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2015 | 1 | M3.3 |
| 2007 | 1 | M3.6 |
| 2006 | 1 | M3.0 |
| 1996 | 2 | M4.9 |
| 1987 | 1 | M3.1 |
Nearby places
- Gohlis 3 km
- Markkleeberg 7 km
- Merseburg 27 km
- Grimma 27 km
- Halle (Saale) 31 km