Latest earthquakes near Blackpool, England today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Blackpool, England, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Blackpool? If an earthquake is happening right now near Blackpool, it will show up within minutes.
Blackpool Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Blackpool, England in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Blackpool in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Blackpool 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 Blackpool
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Blackpool occurred on Feb 17, 2018 14:31 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 239 kilometers (149 mi) south-southwest of Blackpool, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Blackpool in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Blackpool, 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 Blackpool.
Nearest earthquakes from Blackpool
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Blackpool, 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 Blackpool.
When was the last earthquake in Blackpool, England?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Blackpool on the evening of December 17, 2024 at 23:55 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 164km south-east of Blackpool at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Blackpool, England in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Blackpool, England?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Blackpool on the afternoon of February 17, 2018 at 14:31 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 239km south-southwest of Blackpool at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Blackpool since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Blackpool, England?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Blackpool. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
