Latest earthquakes near Milton Keynes, England today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Milton Keynes? If an earthquake is happening right now near Milton Keynes, it will show up within minutes.
Milton Keynes Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Milton Keynes, England in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Milton Keynes in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Milton Keynes 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 Milton Keynes
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Milton Keynes occurred on Feb 17, 2018 14:31 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 216 kilometers (134 mi) west of Milton Keynes, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Milton Keynes in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-5 earthquake struck on Nov 5, 2014 16:19, 276 kilometers (171 mi) west of Milton Keynes. It is the strongest earthquake near Milton Keynes 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 Milton Keynes, 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 Milton Keynes.
Nearest earthquakes from Milton Keynes
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Milton Keynes, 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 Milton Keynes.
When was the last earthquake in Milton Keynes, England?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Milton Keynes on the evening of December 17, 2024 at 23:55 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 95km north-northwest of Milton Keynes at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Milton Keynes, England in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Milton Keynes, England?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Milton Keynes on the afternoon of November 5, 2014 at 16:19 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 276km south-southeast of Milton Keynes at a depth of 2km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Milton Keynes since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Milton Keynes, England?
In the past 10 years, 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Milton Keynes. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 730 days.
