Latest earthquakes near Middlesbrough, England today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Middlesbrough? If an earthquake is happening right now near Middlesbrough, it will show up within minutes.
Middlesbrough Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Middlesbrough, England in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Middlesbrough in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Middlesbrough 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 | 3 | 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 Middlesbrough
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Middlesbrough occurred on Aug 6, 2015 16:03 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 272 kilometers (169 mi) south-east of Middlesbrough, at a depth of 4 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Middlesbrough in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Middlesbrough, 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 Middlesbrough.
Nearest earthquakes from Middlesbrough
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Middlesbrough, 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 Middlesbrough.
When was the last earthquake in Middlesbrough, England?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Middlesbrough on the evening of December 17, 2024 at 23:55 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 191km south of Middlesbrough at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Middlesbrough, England in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Middlesbrough, England?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Middlesbrough on the afternoon of August 6, 2015 at 16:03 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 272km south-east of Middlesbrough at a depth of 4km under water in the North Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Middlesbrough since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Middlesbrough, England?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Middlesbrough. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
