Latest earthquakes near Saint-Hélier, Jersey today
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Saint-Hélier Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Saint-Hélier, Jersey in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Saint-Hélier in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Saint-Hélier 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 Saint-Hélier
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Saint-Hélier 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 Saint-Hélier in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Saint-Hélier, 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 Saint-Hélier.
Earthquakes by city in Saint-Hélier
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Saint-Hélier.
When was the last earthquake in Saint-Hélier, Jersey?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Saint-Hélier on the morning of May 11, 2026 at 10:30 local time (Europe/Jersey). The center of this earthquake was located 75km south-east of Saint Helier at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Saint-Hélier, Jersey in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Saint-Hélier, Jersey?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Saint-Hélier 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 Saint-Hélier since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Saint-Hélier, Jersey?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Saint-Hélier. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
