Latest earthquakes near Brighton, England today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Brighton, England, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Brighton? If an earthquake is happening right now near Brighton, it will show up within minutes.
Brighton Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Brighton, England in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Brighton in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Brighton 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 Brighton
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Brighton occurred on Feb 17, 2018 14:31 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 277 kilometers (172 mi) west-northwest of Brighton, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Brighton in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-5 earthquake struck on Nov 5, 2014 16:19, 137 kilometers (85 mi) west-northwest of Brighton. It is the strongest earthquake near Brighton in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Brighton, 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 Brighton.
Nearest earthquakes from Brighton
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Brighton, 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 Brighton.
When was the last earthquake in Brighton, England?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Brighton on the morning of December 18, 2024 at 11:45 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 295km south-southwest of Brighton at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Brighton, England in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Brighton, England?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Brighton on the afternoon of November 5, 2014 at 16:19 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 137km south-southeast of Brighton at a depth of 2km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Brighton since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Brighton, England?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Brighton. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
