Latest earthquakes near Grimsby, England today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Grimsby, England, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Grimsby? If an earthquake is happening right now near Grimsby, it will show up within minutes.
Grimsby Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Grimsby, England in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Grimsby in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Grimsby 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 Grimsby
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Grimsby occurred on Jun 9, 2018 23:14 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.1 and struck 27 kilometers (17 mi) north-northeast of Grimsby, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Grimsby in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-4.2 earthquake struck on Aug 6, 2015 16:03, 155 kilometers (96 mi) north-northeast of Grimsby. It is the strongest earthquake near Grimsby in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Grimsby, 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 Grimsby.
Nearest earthquakes from Grimsby
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Grimsby, 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 Grimsby.
When was the last earthquake in Grimsby, England?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Grimsby on the evening of December 3, 2025 at 23:23 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 186km west-northwest of Grimsby at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Grimsby, England in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Grimsby, England?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Grimsby on the afternoon of August 6, 2015 at 16:03 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 155km east-southeast of Grimsby at a depth of 4km under water in the North Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Grimsby since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Grimsby, England?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Grimsby. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
