Latest earthquakes near Oldham, England today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Oldham, England, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Oldham? If an earthquake is happening right now near Oldham, it will show up within minutes.
Oldham Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Oldham, England in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Oldham in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Oldham 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 Oldham
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Oldham occurred on Feb 17, 2018 14:31 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 234 kilometers (145 mi) south-southwest of Oldham, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Oldham in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Oldham, 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 Oldham.
Nearest earthquakes from Oldham
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Oldham, 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 Oldham.
When was the last earthquake in Oldham, England?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Oldham on the evening of December 17, 2024 at 23:55 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 99km south-east of Oldham at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Oldham, England in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Oldham, England?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Oldham on the afternoon of February 17, 2018 at 14:31 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 234km south-southwest of Oldham at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Oldham since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Oldham, England?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Oldham. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
