Latest earthquakes near Colchester, England today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Colchester, England, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Colchester? If an earthquake is happening right now near Colchester, it will show up within minutes.
Colchester Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Colchester, England in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Colchester in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Colchester 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 | 5 | 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 Colchester
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Colchester occurred on Aug 6, 2015 16:03 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 167 kilometers (104 mi) north-northeast of Colchester, at a depth of 4 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Colchester in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-5 earthquake struck on Nov 5, 2014 16:19, 237 kilometers (147 mi) north-northeast of Colchester. It is the strongest earthquake near Colchester 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 Colchester, 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 Colchester.
Nearest earthquakes from Colchester
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Colchester, 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 Colchester.
When was the last earthquake in Colchester, England?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Colchester on the evening of December 17, 2024 at 23:55 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 177km northwest of Colchester at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Colchester, England in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Colchester, England?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Colchester on the afternoon of November 5, 2014 at 16:19 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 237km south of Colchester at a depth of 2km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Colchester since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Colchester, England?
In the past 10 years, 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Colchester. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 730 days.
