Seismic Activity in Germany
Over the past 30 days, there have been 2 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 4.9 event near 6 km S of Grębocice, Poland.
Earthquakes in Germany
1 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M4.9
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Germany
Over the past 30 days, Germany has recorded 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 2 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 2 shallow (<70 km). 2 of the epicenters were offshore. 1 event produced at least one felt report, totalling 9 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. All 2 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.
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| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7 hours ago 2026-07-18 05:17:02 UTC | 4.0mb | 1 km SW of Polkowice, Poland 51.495°, 16.060° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was recorded 1 km SW of Polkowice, Poland on July 18, 2026 at 05:17 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-11 2026-07-11 06:11:59 UTC | 4.9mb | 6 km S of Grębocice, Poland 51.538°, 16.163° | 10.0 km | 9 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 11, 2026 at 06:11 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 6 km S of Grębocice, Poland. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Germany over the past 30 days. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
Legend:
Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)
Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports
MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)
Alert: PAGER alert level
Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)
Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist
Click any row to see additional technical details.
Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours1
Last 30 Days2
2026 (M2.5+)6
Largest (30 Days)
M4.9
6 km S of Grębocice, Poland
2026-07-11
Largest in 2026
M4.9
6 km S of Grębocice, Poland
2026-07-11
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
About Germany
Germany experiences occasional earthquakes, particularly in the Upper Rhine Graben and the Swabian Alb region. Some areas have induced seismicity from mining.
Germany Earthquakes 2026
In 2026, Germany has recorded 6 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Germany in 2026 was a magnitude 4.9 event near Grębocice, Poland.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many earthquakes occur in Germany?
In the past 30 days, 2 earthquakes have been recorded in the Germany region.
What was the biggest recent earthquake in Germany?
The largest recent earthquake in the Germany area was a magnitude 4.9 event that occurred 6 km S of Grębocice, Poland.
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