Latest earthquakes near United Kingdom today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in United Kingdom? If an earthquake is happening right now near United Kingdom, it will show up within minutes.
United Kingdom Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of United Kingdom in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of United Kingdom in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near United Kingdom 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 | 9 | 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 United Kingdom
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near United Kingdom occurred on Jul 1, 2020 05:21 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 117 kilometers (73 mi) west-northwest of Glasgow, at a depth of 11 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near United Kingdom in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom.
Earthquakes by region of United Kingdom
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near United Kingdom.
When was the last earthquake in United Kingdom?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near United Kingdom on the afternoon of February 13, 2026 at 12:18 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 255km south-southeast of Plymouth at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near United Kingdom in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near United Kingdom?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near United Kingdom on the night of July 1, 2020 at 05:21 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 117km west-northwest of Glasgow 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 United Kingdom since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near United Kingdom?
In the past 10 years, 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from United Kingdom. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 406 days.
