Latest earthquakes near Guernsey today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Guernsey, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Guernsey? If an earthquake is happening right now near Guernsey, it will show up within minutes.
Guernsey Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Guernsey in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Guernsey in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Guernsey during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 3 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Guernsey
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Guernsey occurred on Feb 17, 2018 14:31 local time (Europe/Guernsey timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 268 kilometers (167 mi) north-northwest of Saint Peter Port, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Guernsey in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Guernsey in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Guernsey.
Earthquakes by region of Guernsey
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Guernsey.
When was the last earthquake in Guernsey?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Guernsey on the morning of March 12, 2025 at 10:59 local time (Europe/Guernsey). The center of this earthquake was located 231km east-northeast of Saint Peter Port at a depth of 5km under water in the English Channel. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Guernsey in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Guernsey?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Guernsey on the afternoon of February 17, 2018 at 14:31 local time (Europe/Guernsey). The center of this earthquake was located 268km north-northwest of Saint Peter Port at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Guernsey since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Guernsey?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Guernsey. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
