Latest earthquakes near Bournemouth, England today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bournemouth? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bournemouth, it will show up within minutes.
Bournemouth Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bournemouth, England in the past 10 years.
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.
| 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 Bournemouth
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.
A longer time ago, a MAG-5 earthquake struck on Nov 5, 2014 16:19, 219 kilometers (136 mi) north-west of Bournemouth. It is the strongest earthquake near Bournemouth in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Bournemouth.
When was the last earthquake in Bournemouth, England?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Bournemouth on the morning of January 30, 2025 at 11:46 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 297km south-southeast 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 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Bournemouth on the afternoon of November 5, 2014 at 16:19 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 219km east-southeast of Bournemouth at a depth of 2km 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, 2 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 1825 days.
