Latest earthquakes near Bournemouth, England today

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List of latest earthquakes near Bournemouth.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Apr 18, 2026 00:14
(London)
M 2.0 266 km SW
from Bournemouth
Apr 16, 2026 10:43
(London)
M 2.0 244 km SE
from Bournemouth
Apr 10, 2026 11:43
(London)
M 2.3 296 km S
from Bournemouth
Mar 30, 2026 13:02
(London)
M 2.5 294 km S
from Bournemouth
Mar 27, 2026 11:16
(London)
M 2.2 268 km S
from Bournemouth
Mar 26, 2026 12:13
(London)
M 2.5 252 km S
from Bournemouth
Mar 24, 2026 11:12
(London)
M 2.0 233 km SE
from Bournemouth
Mar 23, 2026 09:00
(London)
M 2.3 266 km S
from Bournemouth
Mar 22, 2026 01:50
(London)
M 2.0 259 km S
from Bournemouth
Mar 20, 2026 11:44
(London)
M 2.2 298 km SSE
from Bournemouth
Mar 19, 2026 12:44
(London)
M 3.0 175 km SE
from Bournemouth
Mar 19, 2026 11:57
(London)
M 3.1 177 km SE
from Bournemouth
Mar 19, 2026 11:06
(London)
M 2.1 243 km SSE
from Bournemouth
Mar 17, 2026 11:42
(London)
M 2.2 210 km SSE
from Bournemouth
Mar 15, 2026 07:37
(London)
M 2.3 265 km S
from Bournemouth
Mar 13, 2026 10:24
(London)
M 2.0 293 km SSW
from Bournemouth
Mar 12, 2026 11:34
(London)
M 2.5 299 km S
from Bournemouth
Mar 12, 2026 11:23
(London)
M 2.1 241 km SSE
from Bournemouth
Mar 12, 2026 11:00
(London)
M 2.4 186 km SSE
from Bournemouth
Mar 9, 2026 11:33
(London)
M 2.0 213 km SSE
from Bournemouth
Mar 8, 2026 23:59
(London)
M 2.3 260 km S
from Bournemouth
Mar 6, 2026 11:46
(London)
M 2.6 298 km SSE
from Bournemouth
Mar 4, 2026 10:28
(London)
M 2.3 252 km S
from Bournemouth
Mar 2, 2026 10:52
(London)
M 2.0 254 km SSW
from Bournemouth
Feb 26, 2026 13:24
(London)
M 2.1 243 km SSE
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
Apr 18, 2026 00:14

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 magnitude earthquake hit near Bournemouth on the night of April 18, 2026 at 00:14 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 266km southwest of Bournemouth at a depth of 9km under water in the English Channel. 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.