Latest earthquakes near Newcastle under Lyme, England today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Newcastle under Lyme, England, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Newcastle under Lyme? If an earthquake is happening right now near Newcastle under Lyme (also known as Newcastle-under-Lyme), it will show up within minutes.
Newcastle under Lyme Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Newcastle under Lyme, England in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Newcastle under Lyme in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Newcastle under Lyme 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 Newcastle under Lyme
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Newcastle under Lyme occurred on Feb 17, 2018 14:31 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 180 kilometers (112 mi) south-west of Newcastle under Lyme, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Newcastle under Lyme in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Newcastle under Lyme, 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 Newcastle under Lyme.
Nearest earthquakes from Newcastle under Lyme
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Newcastle under Lyme, 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 Newcastle under Lyme.
When was the last earthquake in Newcastle under Lyme, England?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Newcastle under Lyme on the evening of December 17, 2024 at 23:55 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 73km east-southeast of Newcastle under Lyme at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Newcastle under Lyme, England in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Newcastle under Lyme, England?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Newcastle under Lyme on the afternoon of February 17, 2018 at 14:31 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 180km southwest of Newcastle under Lyme at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Newcastle under Lyme since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Newcastle under Lyme, England?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Newcastle under Lyme. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
