Latest earthquakes near Cambridge, England today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Cambridge, England, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Cambridge? If an earthquake is happening right now near Cambridge, it will show up within minutes.
Cambridge Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cambridge, England in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Cambridge in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Cambridge 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 | 6 | 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 Cambridge
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cambridge 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-southwest of Cambridge, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Cambridge in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-5 earthquake struck on Nov 5, 2014 16:19, 276 kilometers (171 mi) west-southwest of Cambridge. It is the strongest earthquake near Cambridge 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 Cambridge, 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 Cambridge.
Nearest earthquakes from Cambridge
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Cambridge, 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 Cambridge.
When was the last earthquake in Cambridge, England?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Cambridge on the evening of December 17, 2024 at 23:55 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 114km northwest of Cambridge at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cambridge, England in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cambridge, England?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Cambridge on the afternoon of November 5, 2014 at 16:19 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 276km south of Cambridge at a depth of 2km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Cambridge since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cambridge, England?
In the past 10 years, 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cambridge. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 608 days.
