Latest earthquakes near Chelmsford, England today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Chelmsford? If an earthquake is happening right now near Chelmsford, it will show up within minutes.
Chelmsford Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chelmsford, England in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Chelmsford in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Chelmsford 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 | 3 | 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 Chelmsford
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chelmsford occurred on Feb 17, 2018 14:31 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 298 kilometers (185 mi) west of Chelmsford, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chelmsford in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Chelmsford, 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 Chelmsford.
Nearest earthquakes from Chelmsford
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Chelmsford, 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 Chelmsford.
When was the last earthquake in Chelmsford, England?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Chelmsford on the morning of December 10, 2025 at 11:29 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 253km south of Chelmsford at a depth of 0km under water in the English Channel. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chelmsford, England in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chelmsford, England?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Chelmsford on the afternoon of February 17, 2018 at 14:31 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 298km west of Chelmsford at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Chelmsford since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chelmsford, England?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chelmsford. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
