Latest earthquakes near Ireland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Ireland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ireland? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ireland, it will show up within minutes.
Ireland Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ireland in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ireland in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Ireland 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 | 2 | 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 Ireland
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ireland occurred on Jul 1, 2020 05:21 local time (Europe/Dublin timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 176 kilometers (109 mi) north-east of Letterkenny, at a depth of 11 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ireland in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Ireland 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 Ireland.
Earthquakes by region of Ireland
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ireland.
When was the last earthquake in Ireland?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Ireland on the afternoon of September 10, 2024 at 12:12 local time (Europe/Dublin). The center of this earthquake was located 200km east-northeast of Dublin at a depth of 5km under water in the Irish Sea And St. George'S Channel. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ireland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ireland?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Ireland on the night of July 1, 2020 at 05:21 local time (Europe/Dublin). The center of this earthquake was located 176km north-east of Letterkenny at a depth of 11km under water in the Inner Seas Off The West Coast Of Scotland. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ireland since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ireland?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ireland. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
