Latest earthquakes near Birkenhead, England today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Birkenhead, England, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Birkenhead? If an earthquake is happening right now near Birkenhead, it will show up within minutes.
Birkenhead Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Birkenhead, England in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Birkenhead in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Birkenhead 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 | 2 | 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 Birkenhead
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Birkenhead occurred on Feb 17, 2018 14:31 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 194 kilometers (121 mi) south-southwest of Birkenhead, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Birkenhead in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Birkenhead, 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 Birkenhead.
Nearest earthquakes from Birkenhead
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Birkenhead, 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 Birkenhead.
When was the last earthquake in Birkenhead, England?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Birkenhead on the evening of December 17, 2024 at 23:55 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 136km east-southeast of Birkenhead at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Birkenhead, England in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Birkenhead, England?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Birkenhead on the afternoon of February 17, 2018 at 14:31 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 194km south-southwest of Birkenhead at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Birkenhead since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Birkenhead, England?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Birkenhead. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
