Latest earthquakes near Mendip, England today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mendip, England, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mendip? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mendip, it will show up within minutes.
Mendip Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mendip, England in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Mendip in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Mendip 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 Mendip
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mendip occurred on Feb 17, 2018 14:31 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 101 kilometers (63 mi) west-northwest of Mendip, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mendip in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-5 earthquake struck on Nov 5, 2014 16:19, 293 kilometers (182 mi) west-northwest of Mendip. It is the strongest earthquake near Mendip 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 Mendip, 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 Mendip.
Nearest earthquakes from Mendip
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mendip, 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 Mendip.
When was the last earthquake in Mendip, England?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Mendip on the morning of December 18, 2024 at 10:19 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 285km south of Mendip at a depth of 0km under water in the English Channel. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mendip, England in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mendip, England?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Mendip on the afternoon of November 5, 2014 at 16:19 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 293km south-east of Mendip at a depth of 2km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mendip since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mendip, England?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mendip. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
