Latest earthquakes near Northampton, England today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Northampton, England, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Northampton? If an earthquake is happening right now near Northampton, it will show up within minutes.
Northampton Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Northampton, England in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Northampton in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Northampton 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 Northampton
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Northampton occurred on Feb 17, 2018 14:31 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 212 kilometers (132 mi) west-southwest of Northampton, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Northampton in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Northampton, 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 Northampton.
Nearest earthquakes from Northampton
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Northampton, 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 Northampton.
When was the last earthquake in Northampton, England?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Northampton on the evening of December 3, 2025 at 23:24 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 291km south of Northampton at a depth of 34km under water in the English Channel. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Northampton, England in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Northampton, England?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Northampton on the afternoon of February 17, 2018 at 14:31 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 212km west-southwest of Northampton at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Northampton since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Northampton, England?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Northampton. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
