Latest earthquakes near Oxford, England today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Oxford, England, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Oxford? If an earthquake is happening right now near Oxford, it will show up within minutes.
Oxford Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Oxford, England in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Oxford in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Oxford 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 Oxford
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Oxford occurred on Feb 17, 2018 14:31 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 179 kilometers (111 mi) west of Oxford, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Oxford in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Oxford, 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 Oxford.
Nearest earthquakes from Oxford
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Oxford, 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 Oxford.
When was the last earthquake in Oxford, England?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Oxford on the morning of December 10, 2025 at 11:29 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 268km south-southeast of Oxford at a depth of 0km under water in the English Channel. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Oxford, England in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Oxford, England?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Oxford on the afternoon of February 17, 2018 at 14:31 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 179km west of Oxford at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Oxford since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Oxford, England?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Oxford. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
