Latest earthquakes near Leicester, England today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Leicester, England, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Leicester? If an earthquake is happening right now near Leicester, it will show up within minutes.
Leicester Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Leicester, England in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Leicester in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Leicester 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 Leicester
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Leicester occurred on Feb 17, 2018 14:31 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 212 kilometers (132 mi) west-southwest of Leicester, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Leicester in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Leicester, 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 Leicester.
Nearest earthquakes from Leicester
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Leicester, 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 Leicester.
When was the last earthquake in Leicester, England?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Leicester on the evening of December 17, 2024 at 23:55 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 24km north of Leicester at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Leicester, England in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Leicester, England?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Leicester on the afternoon of February 17, 2018 at 14:31 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 212km west-southwest of Leicester at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Leicester since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Leicester, England?
In the past 10 years, 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Leicester. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 730 days.
