Latest earthquakes near Birmingham, England today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Birmingham, England, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Birmingham? If an earthquake is happening right now near Birmingham, it will show up within minutes.
Birmingham Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Birmingham, England in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Birmingham in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Birmingham 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 Birmingham
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Birmingham occurred on Feb 17, 2018 14:31 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 158 kilometers (98 mi) west-southwest of Birmingham, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Birmingham in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Birmingham, 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 Birmingham.
Nearest earthquakes from Birmingham
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Birmingham, 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 Birmingham.
When was the last earthquake in Birmingham, England?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Birmingham on the evening of December 17, 2024 at 23:55 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 64km north-east of Birmingham at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Birmingham, England in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Birmingham, England?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Birmingham on the afternoon of February 17, 2018 at 14:31 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 158km west-southwest of Birmingham at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Birmingham since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Birmingham, England?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Birmingham. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
