Netherlands

Netherlands – Earthquakes

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Quakes this month
0
Latest UTC: 2026-08-26 11:28:30
Strongest
M4.4
SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS REGION
Country rank
#98
6 quakes in 2026 · out of 98 countries
Averages
M2.33 · 20 km
 

Overview – Netherlands

The latest recorded earthquake in Netherlands was on 2026-08-26 at 11:28 UTC in Sint Eustatius with magnitude M3.2.

The strongest recorded earthquake in Netherlands reached magnitude M4.4 on 2025-08-05.

All-time events
19
Strongest
M4.4
Latest (UTC)
2026-08-26 11:28:30 UTC

Map – Netherlands

Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in Netherlands.

Strongest – Netherlands

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M4.4 SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS REGION
UTC: 2025-08-05 10:48:38 UTC · Depth: 123 km

Recent earthquakes – Netherlands

Showing the latest 2 events from the QuakeMap24 database (UTC).

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M3.2 Depth: 100 km
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Sint Eustatius

Time (UTC) 2026-08-26 11:28:30 UTC
Coordinates 17.598, -62.888
Source resif

Earthquake of magnitude 3.2, near Baie-Mahault (Les Antilles)

M2.8 Depth: 3 km
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Groningen · Zandeweer

Time (UTC) 2026-08-21 03:50:39 UTC
Coordinates 53.388, 6.659
Source emsc_de

THE NETHERLANDS

Charts – Netherlands

Distributions and trends based on the QuakeMap24 database.

Monthly activity (last 12 months)

2025-10
1
2025-11
7
2025-12
1
2026-01
2
2026-02
0
2026-03
0
2026-04
0
2026-05
0
2026-06
1
2026-07
1
2026-08
2
2026-09
0

Counts are per calendar month (UTC).

Magnitude distribution

0-1
2
1-2
6
2-3
5
3-4
2
4-5
1
< 2 2–4 4–5 ≥ 5

Based on the last 365 days (UTC).

Depth distribution

0-70
15
70-300
1

Depth buckets are derived from the last 365 days (UTC).

Top regions – Netherlands

Regions are derived from the most specific available location fields (e.g. state, then city).

  1. Groningen
    Events: 13
  2. Limburg
    Events: 3
  3. Sint Eustatius
    Events: 1
  4. Woudbloem
    Events: 1

FAQ – Netherlands

What is the latest recorded earthquake in Netherlands?
The newest entry in our database for Netherlands is dated 2026-08-26 11:28:30 UTC.
What was the strongest recorded earthquake in Netherlands?
The strongest recorded event in our database for Netherlands reached magnitude M4.4.
How many earthquakes are recorded for Netherlands?
QuakeMap24 currently contains 19 recorded earthquakes for Netherlands (all-time, based on our database).
What are typical average magnitude and depth in Netherlands?
Across all recorded events in Netherlands, the average magnitude is M2.33 and the average depth is 20 km.
Why do some events show city/state/village and others only a place name?
Locality labels depend on the available source data. Some providers deliver precise administrative levels; others provide a broader place description.
How can I explore more than the last 30 events?
Use the country history page for Netherlands to explore earthquake activity with filters.
How often is this page updated?
The content is generated from the QuakeMap24 database and refreshes as new events are ingested. Timestamps are shown in UTC for consistency.

Regions · Netherlands

Significant historical earthquakes – Netherlands

with casualties or damage

  1. 1992 Roermond; Germany: Bonn, Heinsberg M5.2 1 deaths 100 M USD
  2. 2018 Groningen M3.4
  3. 2025 Groningen M3.2
  4. 2019 Groningen M3.2

Country history – Netherlands

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