Latest earthquakes near Blackburn, England today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Blackburn, England, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Blackburn? If an earthquake is happening right now near Blackburn, it will show up within minutes.
Blackburn Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Blackburn, England in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Blackburn in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Blackburn 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 Blackburn
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Blackburn occurred on Feb 17, 2018 14:31 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 244 kilometers (152 mi) south-southwest of Blackburn, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Blackburn in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Blackburn, 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 Blackburn.
Nearest earthquakes from Blackburn
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Blackburn, 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 Blackburn.
When was the last earthquake in Blackburn, England?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Blackburn on the evening of December 17, 2024 at 23:55 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 132km south-east of Blackburn at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Blackburn, England in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Blackburn, England?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Blackburn on the afternoon of February 17, 2018 at 14:31 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 244km south-southwest of Blackburn at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Blackburn since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Blackburn, England?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Blackburn. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
