Latest earthquakes near Leeds, England today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Leeds, England, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Leeds? If an earthquake is happening right now near Leeds, it will show up within minutes.
Leeds Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Leeds, England in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Leeds in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Leeds 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 Leeds
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Leeds occurred on Feb 17, 2018 14:31 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 278 kilometers (173 mi) south-southwest of Leeds, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Leeds in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Leeds, 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 Leeds.
Nearest earthquakes from Leeds
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Leeds, 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 Leeds.
When was the last earthquake in Leeds, England?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Leeds on the evening of December 17, 2024 at 23:55 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 107km south-southeast of Leeds at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Leeds, England in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Leeds, England?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Leeds on the afternoon of February 17, 2018 at 14:31 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 278km south-southwest of Leeds at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Leeds since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Leeds, England?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Leeds. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
