Latest earthquakes near Basingstoke, England today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Basingstoke? If an earthquake is happening right now near Basingstoke, it will show up within minutes.
Basingstoke Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Basingstoke, England in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Basingstoke in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Basingstoke 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 | 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 Basingstoke
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Basingstoke occurred on Feb 17, 2018 14:31 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 198 kilometers (123 mi) west-northwest of Basingstoke, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Basingstoke in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-5 earthquake struck on Nov 5, 2014 16:19, 214 kilometers (133 mi) west-northwest of Basingstoke. It is the strongest earthquake near Basingstoke in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Basingstoke, England 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 Basingstoke.
Nearest earthquakes from Basingstoke
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Basingstoke, England. 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 Basingstoke.
When was the last earthquake in Basingstoke, England?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Basingstoke on the morning of December 18, 2024 at 10:42 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 300km south of Basingstoke at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Basingstoke, England in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Basingstoke, England?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Basingstoke on the afternoon of November 5, 2014 at 16:19 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 214km south-east of Basingstoke at a depth of 2km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Basingstoke since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Basingstoke, England?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Basingstoke. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
