Latest earthquakes near Poole, England today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Poole, England, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Poole? If an earthquake is happening right now near Poole, it will show up within minutes.
Poole Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Poole, England in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Poole in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Poole 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 Poole
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Poole occurred on Feb 17, 2018 14:31 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 172 kilometers (107 mi) north-west of Poole, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Poole in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-5 earthquake struck on Nov 5, 2014 16:19, 225 kilometers (140 mi) north-west of Poole. It is the strongest earthquake near Poole in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Poole, 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 Poole.
Nearest earthquakes from Poole
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Poole, 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 Poole.
When was the last earthquake in Poole, England?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Poole on the afternoon of March 5, 2025 at 12:05 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 151km south-southeast of Poole at a depth of 5km under water in the English Channel. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Poole, England in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Poole, England?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Poole on the afternoon of November 5, 2014 at 16:19 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 225km east-southeast of Poole at a depth of 2km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Poole since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Poole, England?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Poole. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
