Latest earthquakes near Bournemouth, England today

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List of latest earthquakes near Bournemouth.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Feb 13, 2026 12:18
(London)
M 2.5 264 km S
from Bournemouth
Feb 10, 2026 10:37
(London)
M 2.2 245 km SSE
from Bournemouth
Feb 6, 2026 12:04
(London)
M 2.5 291 km S
from Bournemouth
Feb 5, 2026 13:00
(London)
M 2.3 277 km SSW
from Bournemouth
Feb 5, 2026 11:46
(London)
M 2.6 239 km S
from Bournemouth
Feb 3, 2026 11:01
(London)
M 2.7 210 km SSE
from Bournemouth
Jan 26, 2026 11:15
(London)
M 2.4 292 km S
from Bournemouth
Jan 22, 2026 11:31
(London)
M 2.2 243 km SSW
from Bournemouth
Jan 22, 2026 11:27
(London)
M 2.0 267 km SSE
from Bournemouth
Jan 22, 2026 10:28
(London)
M 2.0 251 km S
from Bournemouth
Jan 21, 2026 13:04
(London)
M 2.2 291 km SSW
from Bournemouth
Jan 20, 2026 11:54
(London)
M 2.4 210 km SSE
from Bournemouth
Jan 19, 2026 10:42
(London)
M 2.3 294 km S
from Bournemouth
Jan 16, 2026 11:43
(London)
M 2.4 278 km SSW
from Bournemouth
Jan 15, 2026 11:14
(London)
M 2.1 263 km S
from Bournemouth
Jan 14, 2026 11:25
(London)
M 2.3 300 km S
from Bournemouth
Jan 13, 2026 14:29
(London)
M 2.4 286 km S
from Bournemouth
Jan 12, 2026 11:44
(London)
M 2.5 216 km SSE
from Bournemouth
Jan 12, 2026 11:43
(London)
M 2.6 264 km S
from Bournemouth
Jan 8, 2026 11:19
(London)
M 2.4 292 km S
from Bournemouth
Jan 8, 2026 10:20
(London)
M 2.3 243 km S
from Bournemouth
Jan 7, 2026 23:17
(London)
M 2.0 259 km SSE
from Bournemouth
Jan 7, 2026 14:27
(London)
M 2.5 260 km S
from Bournemouth
Jan 5, 2026 11:50
(London)
M 2.3 214 km SSE
from Bournemouth
Jan 5, 2026 11:16
(London)
M 2.2 267 km S
from Bournemouth

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Bournemouth

Bournemouth Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
0 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.5
Feb 13, 2026 12:18

Average

A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bournemouth, England in the past 10 years.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Bournemouth with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bournemouth in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Bournemouth 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Bournemouth (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1 100.0%
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 Bournemouth

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 4.3
On Feb 17, 2018 14:31.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 4.3
On Feb 17, 2018 14:31.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bournemouth occurred on Feb 17, 2018 14:31 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 177 kilometers (110 mi) north-west of Bournemouth, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bournemouth in the list below.

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Bournemouth, 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 Bournemouth.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Bournemouth.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Feb 17, 2018 14:31
(London)
M 4.3 177 km NW
from Bournemouth

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Bournemouth

Nearest earthquakes from Bournemouth

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bournemouth, England. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from Bournemouth.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Feb 17, 2018 14:31
(London)
M 4.3 177 km NW
from Bournemouth

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Bournemouth

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Bournemouth.

When was the last earthquake in Bournemouth, England?

A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Bournemouth on the afternoon of February 13, 2026 at 12:18 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 264km south of Bournemouth at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bournemouth, England in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Bournemouth, England?

A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Bournemouth on the afternoon of February 17, 2018 at 14:31 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 177km northwest of Bournemouth at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bournemouth since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Bournemouth, England?

In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bournemouth. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.