Latest earthquakes near Saint Helier, Saint-Hélier today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Saint Helier, Saint-Hélier, Jersey, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Saint Helier? If an earthquake is happening right now near Saint Helier (also known as Saint-Hélier), it will show up within minutes.
Saint Helier Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Saint Helier, Saint-Hélier in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Saint Helier in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Saint Helier 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 | 75.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 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 Helier
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Saint Helier occurred on Nov 5, 2014 16:19 local time (Europe/Jersey timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 220 kilometers (137 mi) east-northeast of Saint Helier, at a depth of 2 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Saint Helier in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Saint Helier, Saint-Hélier 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 Helier.
Nearest earthquakes from Saint Helier
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Saint Helier, Saint-Hélier. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Saint Helier.
When was the last earthquake in Saint Helier, Saint-Hélier?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Saint Helier on the morning of September 14, 2024 at 11:15 local time (Europe/Jersey). The center of this earthquake was located 250km south-southwest of Saint Helier at a depth of 10km under water in the Bay Of Biscay. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Saint Helier, Saint-Hélier in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Saint Helier, Saint-Hélier?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Saint Helier on the afternoon of November 5, 2014 at 16:19 local time (Europe/Jersey). The center of this earthquake was located 220km east-northeast of Saint Helier at a depth of 2km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Saint Helier since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Saint Helier, Saint-Hélier?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Saint Helier. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
