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List of latest earthquakes near United Kingdom.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Apr 18, 2026 00:14
(London)		 M 2.0 157 km S
from Plymouth
Apr 16, 2026 20:46
(London)		 M 3.4 81 km N
from Glasgow
Apr 16, 2026 12:06
(London)		 M 2.1 295 km S
from Portsmouth
Apr 16, 2026 10:43
(London)		 M 2.0 296 km S
from London
Apr 15, 2026 16:55
(London)		 M 2.3 77 km N
from Glasgow
Apr 10, 2026 11:43
(London)		 M 2.3 299 km S
from Portsmouth
Apr 10, 2026 11:30
(London)		 M 2.6 223 km S
from Plymouth
Apr 8, 2026 22:42
(London)		 M 2.4 236 km S
from Plymouth
Mar 30, 2026 13:02
(London)		 M 2.5 252 km S
from Plymouth
Mar 27, 2026 11:16
(London)		 M 2.2 282 km S
from Southampton
Mar 26, 2026 12:13
(London)		 M 2.5 256 km SE
from Plymouth
Mar 24, 2026 12:10
(London)		 M 2.8 245 km S
from Plymouth
Mar 24, 2026 11:12
(London)		 M 2.0 285 km S
from London
Mar 23, 2026 09:00
(London)		 M 2.3 249 km SE
from Plymouth
Mar 22, 2026 01:50
(London)		 M 2.0 272 km SE
from Plymouth
Mar 20, 2026 11:44
(London)		 M 2.2 298 km SSE
from Bournemouth
Mar 20, 2026 11:09
(London)		 M 2.1 297 km SSE
from Portsmouth
Mar 19, 2026 12:44
(London)		 M 3.0 196 km S
from London
Mar 19, 2026 11:57
(London)		 M 3.1 198 km S
from London
Mar 19, 2026 11:06
(London)		 M 2.1 295 km S
from London
Mar 17, 2026 11:42
(London)		 M 2.2 271 km S
from London
Mar 15, 2026 07:37
(London)		 M 2.3 273 km SE
from Plymouth
Mar 13, 2026 10:24
(London)		 M 2.0 252 km SSE
from Plymouth
Mar 12, 2026 11:34
(London)		 M 2.5 299 km S
from Bournemouth
Mar 12, 2026 11:23
(London)		 M 2.1 293 km S
from London

Map of Latest Earthquakes near United Kingdom

United Kingdom Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
0 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2
Apr 18, 2026 00:14

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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of United Kingdom with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near United Kingdom (past 10 years).
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 4.9
On Jul 1, 2020 05:21.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 4.9
On Jul 1, 2020 05:21.

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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near United Kingdom.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jul 1, 2020 05:21
(London)		 M 4.9 117 km WNW
from Glasgow
Sep 24, 2019 14:38
(London)		 M 4.6 237 km E
from Aberdeen
Jan 31, 2022 14:37
(London)		 M 4.4 237 km E
from Aberdeen
Feb 17, 2018 14:31
(London)		 M 4.3 13 km NNE
from Swansea
Nov 3, 2016 10:57
(London)		 M 4.2 279 km NE
from Aberdeen
Jun 9, 2018 23:14
(London)		 M 4.1 27 km ENE
from Kingston upon Hull
Feb 22, 2020 18:42
(London)		 M 4.0 297 km ENE
from Sunderland
Feb 1, 2020 01:19
(London)		 M 4.0 300 km NE
from London
Jan 3, 2017 18:52
(London)		 M 4.0 161 km ENE
from Kingston upon Hull

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 magnitude earthquake hit near United Kingdom on the night of April 18, 2026 at 00:14 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 157km south of Plymouth at a depth of 9km under water in the English Channel. 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.