Latest earthquakes near Cheltenham, England today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Cheltenham? If an earthquake is happening right now near Cheltenham, it will show up within minutes.
Cheltenham Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cheltenham, England in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Cheltenham in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cheltenham occurred on Feb 17, 2018 14:31 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 124 kilometers (77 mi) west of Cheltenham, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Cheltenham in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Cheltenham, 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 Cheltenham.
Nearest earthquakes from Cheltenham
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Cheltenham, 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 Cheltenham.
When was the last earthquake in Cheltenham, England?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Cheltenham on the evening of December 17, 2024 at 23:55 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 123km north-northeast of Cheltenham at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cheltenham, England in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cheltenham, England?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Cheltenham on the afternoon of February 17, 2018 at 14:31 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 124km west of Cheltenham at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Cheltenham since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cheltenham, England?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cheltenham. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
