Latest earthquakes near Maidstone, England today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Maidstone, England, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Maidstone? If an earthquake is happening right now near Maidstone, it will show up within minutes.
Maidstone Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Maidstone, England in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Maidstone in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Maidstone 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 Maidstone
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Maidstone occurred on Aug 6, 2015 16:03 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 240 kilometers (149 mi) north-northeast of Maidstone, at a depth of 4 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Maidstone in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-5 earthquake struck on Nov 5, 2014 16:19, 169 kilometers (105 mi) north-northeast of Maidstone. It is the strongest earthquake near Maidstone 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 Maidstone, 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 Maidstone.
Nearest earthquakes from Maidstone
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Maidstone, 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 Maidstone.
When was the last earthquake in Maidstone, England?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Maidstone on the evening of December 17, 2024 at 23:55 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 211km northwest of Maidstone at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Maidstone, England in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Maidstone, England?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Maidstone on the afternoon of November 5, 2014 at 16:19 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 169km south of Maidstone at a depth of 2km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Maidstone since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Maidstone, England?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Maidstone. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
