Latest earthquakes near Ipswich, England today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ipswich, England, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ipswich? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ipswich, it will show up within minutes.
Ipswich Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ipswich, England in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ipswich in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Ipswich 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 | 5 | 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 Ipswich
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ipswich occurred on Aug 6, 2015 16:03 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 142 kilometers (88 mi) north-northeast of Ipswich, at a depth of 4 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ipswich in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-5 earthquake struck on Nov 5, 2014 16:19, 257 kilometers (160 mi) north-northeast of Ipswich. It is the strongest earthquake near Ipswich 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 Ipswich, 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 Ipswich.
Nearest earthquakes from Ipswich
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ipswich, 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 Ipswich.
When was the last earthquake in Ipswich, England?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Ipswich on the evening of December 17, 2024 at 23:55 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 181km west-northwest of Ipswich at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ipswich, England in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ipswich, England?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Ipswich on the afternoon of November 5, 2014 at 16:19 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 257km south of Ipswich at a depth of 2km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ipswich since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ipswich, England?
In the past 10 years, 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ipswich. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 730 days.
