Latest earthquakes near Norwich, England today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Norwich, England, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Norwich? If an earthquake is happening right now near Norwich, it will show up within minutes.
Norwich Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Norwich, England in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Norwich in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Norwich 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 | 4 | 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 Norwich
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Norwich occurred on Aug 6, 2015 16:03 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 84 kilometers (52 mi) north-east of Norwich, at a depth of 4 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Norwich in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Norwich, 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 Norwich.
Nearest earthquakes from Norwich
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Norwich, 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 Norwich.
When was the last earthquake in Norwich, England?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Norwich on the night of April 19, 2024 at 02:42 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 196km west-northwest of Norwich at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Norwich, England in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Norwich, England?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Norwich on the afternoon of August 6, 2015 at 16:03 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 84km north-east of Norwich at a depth of 4km under water in the North Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Norwich since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Norwich, England?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Norwich. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
