Latest earthquakes near Eastbourne, England today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Eastbourne, England, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Eastbourne? If an earthquake is happening right now near Eastbourne, it will show up within minutes.
Eastbourne Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Eastbourne, England in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Eastbourne in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Eastbourne 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 | 2 | 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 Eastbourne
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Eastbourne occurred on Aug 6, 2015 16:03 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 297 kilometers (185 mi) north-northeast of Eastbourne, at a depth of 4 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Eastbourne in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-5 earthquake struck on Nov 5, 2014 16:19, 118 kilometers (73 mi) north-northeast of Eastbourne. It is the strongest earthquake near Eastbourne 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 Eastbourne, 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 Eastbourne.
Nearest earthquakes from Eastbourne
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Eastbourne, 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 Eastbourne.
When was the last earthquake in Eastbourne, England?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Eastbourne on the morning of December 18, 2024 at 11:45 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 298km south-southwest of Eastbourne at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Eastbourne, England in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Eastbourne, England?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Eastbourne on the afternoon of November 5, 2014 at 16:19 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 118km south-southeast of Eastbourne at a depth of 2km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Eastbourne since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Eastbourne, England?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Eastbourne. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
