Latest earthquakes near Luton, England today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Luton, England, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Luton? If an earthquake is happening right now near Luton, it will show up within minutes.
Luton Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Luton, England in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Luton in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Luton 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 Luton
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Luton occurred on Feb 17, 2018 14:31 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 237 kilometers (147 mi) west of Luton, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Luton in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-5 earthquake struck on Nov 5, 2014 16:19, 251 kilometers (156 mi) west of Luton. It is the strongest earthquake near Luton 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 Luton, 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 Luton.
Nearest earthquakes from Luton
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Luton, 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 Luton.
When was the last earthquake in Luton, England?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Luton on the evening of December 17, 2024 at 23:55 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 120km north-northwest of Luton at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Luton, England in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Luton, England?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Luton on the afternoon of November 5, 2014 at 16:19 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 251km south-southeast of Luton at a depth of 2km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Luton since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Luton, England?
In the past 10 years, 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Luton. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 730 days.
