Latest earthquakes near Plymouth, England today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Plymouth, England, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Plymouth? If an earthquake is happening right now near Plymouth, it will show up within minutes.
Plymouth Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Plymouth, England in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Plymouth in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Plymouth 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 | 1 | 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 Plymouth
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Plymouth occurred on Feb 17, 2018 14:31 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 152 kilometers (94 mi) north of Plymouth, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Plymouth in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Plymouth, 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 Plymouth.
Nearest earthquakes from Plymouth
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Plymouth, 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 Plymouth.
When was the last earthquake in Plymouth, England?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Plymouth on the afternoon of March 5, 2025 at 12:05 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 236km east-southeast of Plymouth at a depth of 5km under water in the English Channel. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Plymouth, England in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Plymouth, England?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Plymouth on the afternoon of February 17, 2018 at 14:31 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 152km north of Plymouth at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Plymouth since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Plymouth, England?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Plymouth. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
