Latest earthquakes near High Wycombe, England today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in High Wycombe? If an earthquake is happening right now near High Wycombe, it will show up within minutes.
High Wycombe Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of High Wycombe, England in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of High Wycombe in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near High Wycombe 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 High Wycombe
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near High Wycombe occurred on Feb 17, 2018 14:31 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 214 kilometers (133 mi) west of High Wycombe, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near High Wycombe in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-5 earthquake struck on Nov 5, 2014 16:19, 235 kilometers (146 mi) west of High Wycombe. It is the strongest earthquake near High Wycombe 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 High Wycombe, 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 High Wycombe.
Nearest earthquakes from High Wycombe
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to High Wycombe, 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 High Wycombe.
When was the last earthquake in High Wycombe, England?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near High Wycombe on the evening of December 17, 2024 at 23:55 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 139km north-northwest of High Wycombe at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near High Wycombe, England in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near High Wycombe, England?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near High Wycombe on the afternoon of November 5, 2014 at 16:19 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 235km south-southeast of High Wycombe at a depth of 2km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near High Wycombe since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near High Wycombe, England?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from High Wycombe. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
