Latest earthquakes near Exeter, England today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Exeter, England, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Exeter? If an earthquake is happening right now near Exeter, it will show up within minutes.
Exeter Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Exeter, England in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Exeter in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Exeter 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 Exeter
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Exeter occurred on Feb 17, 2018 14:31 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 113 kilometers (70 mi) north-northwest of Exeter, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Exeter in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Exeter, 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 Exeter.
Nearest earthquakes from Exeter
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Exeter, 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 Exeter.
When was the last earthquake in Exeter, England?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Exeter on the morning of December 18, 2024 at 10:42 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 297km south-east of Exeter at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Exeter, England in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Exeter, England?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Exeter on the afternoon of February 17, 2018 at 14:31 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 113km north-northwest of Exeter at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Exeter since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Exeter, England?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Exeter. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
