Latest earthquakes near Jersey today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Jersey, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jersey? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jersey, it will show up within minutes.
Jersey Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jersey in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Jersey in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Jersey 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 Jersey
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jersey occurred on Feb 12, 2018 03:08 local time (Europe/Jersey timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.1 and struck 292 kilometers (181 mi) south-southeast of Saint Helier, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jersey in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Jersey 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 Jersey.
Earthquakes by region of Jersey
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Jersey.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Jersey.
When was the last earthquake in Jersey?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Jersey on the morning of June 18, 2026 at 11:22 local time (Europe/Jersey). The center of this earthquake was located 95km south of Saint Helier at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jersey in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jersey?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Jersey on the night of February 12, 2018 at 03:08 local time (Europe/Jersey). The center of this earthquake was located 292km south-southeast of Saint Helier at a depth of 5km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jersey since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jersey?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jersey. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
