Latest earthquakes near Peterborough, England today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Peterborough, England, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Peterborough? If an earthquake is happening right now near Peterborough, it will show up within minutes.
Peterborough Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Peterborough, England in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Peterborough in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Peterborough 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 | 6 | 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 Peterborough
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Peterborough occurred on Feb 17, 2018 14:31 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 264 kilometers (164 mi) west-southwest of Peterborough, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Peterborough in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Peterborough, 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 Peterborough.
Nearest earthquakes from Peterborough
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Peterborough, 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 Peterborough.
When was the last earthquake in Peterborough, England?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Peterborough on the evening of December 17, 2024 at 23:55 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 70km west-northwest of Peterborough at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Peterborough, England in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Peterborough, England?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Peterborough on the afternoon of February 17, 2018 at 14:31 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 264km west-southwest of Peterborough at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Peterborough since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Peterborough, England?
In the past 10 years, 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Peterborough. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 608 days.
