Latest earthquakes near Bolton, England today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bolton, England, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bolton? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bolton, it will show up within minutes.
Bolton Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bolton, England in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bolton in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Bolton 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 Bolton
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bolton occurred on Feb 17, 2018 14:31 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 228 kilometers (142 mi) south-southwest of Bolton, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bolton in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Bolton, 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 Bolton.
Nearest earthquakes from Bolton
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bolton, 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 Bolton.
When was the last earthquake in Bolton, England?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Bolton on the evening of December 17, 2024 at 23:55 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 116km south-east of Bolton at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bolton, England in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bolton, England?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Bolton on the afternoon of February 17, 2018 at 14:31 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 228km south-southwest of Bolton at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bolton since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bolton, England?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bolton. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
