Latest earthquakes near Chesterfield, England today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Chesterfield, England, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Chesterfield? If an earthquake is happening right now near Chesterfield, it will show up within minutes.
Chesterfield Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chesterfield, England in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Chesterfield in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Chesterfield 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 | 4 | 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 Chesterfield
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chesterfield occurred on Feb 17, 2018 14:31 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 237 kilometers (147 mi) south-west of Chesterfield, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chesterfield in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Chesterfield, 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 Chesterfield.
Nearest earthquakes from Chesterfield
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Chesterfield, 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 Chesterfield.
When was the last earthquake in Chesterfield, England?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Chesterfield on the evening of December 17, 2024 at 23:55 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 47km south-southeast of Chesterfield at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chesterfield, England in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chesterfield, England?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Chesterfield on the afternoon of February 17, 2018 at 14:31 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 237km southwest of Chesterfield at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Chesterfield since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chesterfield, England?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chesterfield. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
