Latest earthquakes near Bedford, England today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bedford, England, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bedford? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bedford, it will show up within minutes.
Bedford Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bedford, England in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bedford in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Bedford 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 | 6 | 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 Bedford
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bedford occurred on Feb 17, 2018 14:31 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 237 kilometers (147 mi) west-southwest of Bedford, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bedford in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-5 earthquake struck on Nov 5, 2014 16:19, 279 kilometers (173 mi) west-southwest of Bedford. It is the strongest earthquake near Bedford 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 Bedford, 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 Bedford.
Nearest earthquakes from Bedford
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bedford, 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 Bedford.
When was the last earthquake in Bedford, England?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Bedford on the evening of December 17, 2024 at 23:55 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 94km north-northwest of Bedford at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bedford, England in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bedford, England?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Bedford on the afternoon of November 5, 2014 at 16:19 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 279km south-southeast of Bedford at a depth of 2km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bedford since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bedford, England?
In the past 10 years, 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bedford. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 608 days.
