Latest earthquakes near Huddersfield, England today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Huddersfield? If an earthquake is happening right now near Huddersfield, it will show up within minutes.
Huddersfield Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Huddersfield, England in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Huddersfield in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Huddersfield 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 Huddersfield
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Huddersfield occurred on Feb 17, 2018 14:31 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 256 kilometers (159 mi) south-southwest of Huddersfield, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Huddersfield in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Huddersfield, 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 Huddersfield.
Nearest earthquakes from Huddersfield
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Huddersfield, 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 Huddersfield.
When was the last earthquake in Huddersfield, England?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Huddersfield on the evening of December 17, 2024 at 23:55 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 97km south-southeast of Huddersfield at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Huddersfield, England in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Huddersfield, England?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Huddersfield on the afternoon of February 17, 2018 at 14:31 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 256km south-southwest of Huddersfield at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Huddersfield since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Huddersfield, England?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Huddersfield. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
