Latest earthquakes near Liverpool, England today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Liverpool, England, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Liverpool? If an earthquake is happening right now near Liverpool, it will show up within minutes.
Liverpool Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Liverpool, England in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Liverpool in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Liverpool 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 | 2 | 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 Liverpool
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Liverpool occurred on Feb 17, 2018 14:31 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 197 kilometers (122 mi) south-southwest of Liverpool, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Liverpool in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Liverpool, 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 Liverpool.
Nearest earthquakes from Liverpool
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Liverpool, 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 Liverpool.
When was the last earthquake in Liverpool, England?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Liverpool on the evening of December 17, 2024 at 23:55 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 135km east-southeast of Liverpool at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Liverpool, England in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Liverpool, England?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Liverpool on the afternoon of February 17, 2018 at 14:31 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 197km south-southwest of Liverpool at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Liverpool since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Liverpool, England?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Liverpool. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
