Latest earthquakes near Manchester, England today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Manchester, England, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Manchester? If an earthquake is happening right now near Manchester, it will show up within minutes.
Manchester Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Manchester, England in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Manchester in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Manchester 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 Manchester
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Manchester occurred on Feb 17, 2018 14:31 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 224 kilometers (139 mi) south-southwest of Manchester, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Manchester in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Manchester, 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 Manchester.
Nearest earthquakes from Manchester
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Manchester, 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 Manchester.
When was the last earthquake in Manchester, England?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Manchester on the evening of December 17, 2024 at 23:55 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 99km south-east of Manchester at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Manchester, England in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Manchester, England?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Manchester on the afternoon of February 17, 2018 at 14:31 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 224km south-southwest of Manchester at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Manchester since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Manchester, England?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Manchester. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
