Latest earthquakes near Newcastle upon Tyne, England today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Newcastle upon Tyne? If an earthquake is happening right now near Newcastle upon Tyne, it will show up within minutes.
Newcastle upon Tyne Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Newcastle upon Tyne, England in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Newcastle upon Tyne in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Newcastle upon Tyne occurred on Jun 9, 2018 23:14 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.1 and struck 170 kilometers (106 mi) south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Newcastle upon Tyne in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Newcastle upon Tyne, 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 upon Tyne.
Nearest earthquakes from Newcastle upon Tyne
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Newcastle upon Tyne, 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 upon Tyne.
When was the last earthquake in Newcastle upon Tyne, England?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Newcastle upon Tyne on the evening of December 17, 2024 at 23:55 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 237km south of Newcastle upon Tyne at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Newcastle upon Tyne, England in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Newcastle upon Tyne, England?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Newcastle upon Tyne on the evening of June 9, 2018 at 23:14 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 170km south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne at a depth of 10km under water in the North Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Newcastle upon Tyne since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Newcastle upon Tyne, England?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Newcastle upon Tyne. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
