Latest earthquakes near Leinster, Ireland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Leinster, Ireland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Leinster? If an earthquake is happening right now near Leinster, it will show up within minutes.
Leinster Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Leinster, Ireland in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Leinster in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Leinster 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 | 1 | 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 Leinster
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Leinster occurred on Feb 17, 2018 14:31 local time (Europe/Dublin timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 241 kilometers (150 mi) south-east of Dublin, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Leinster in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Leinster, 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 Leinster.
Earthquakes by city in Leinster
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Leinster, Ireland.
Use this regional Leinster earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Tallaght, Drogheda, Swords, Dundalk, Bray, Dún Laoghaire, Navan, Droichead Nua, Sandyford, Balbriggan, Kilkenny, Athlone, Naas, Celbridge, Carlow, Wexford, Finglas, Greystones, Rathfarnham, An Muileann gCearr and Malahide.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Leinster.
When was the last earthquake in Leinster, Ireland?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Leinster 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 Leinster, Ireland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Leinster, Ireland?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Leinster on the afternoon of February 17, 2018 at 14:31 local time (Europe/Dublin). The center of this earthquake was located 241km south-east of Dublin at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Leinster since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Leinster, Ireland?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Leinster. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
