Latest earthquakes near Portsmouth, England today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Portsmouth? If an earthquake is happening right now near Portsmouth, it will show up within minutes.
Portsmouth Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Portsmouth, England in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Portsmouth in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Portsmouth occurred on Feb 17, 2018 14:31 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 218 kilometers (135 mi) west-northwest of Portsmouth, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Portsmouth in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Portsmouth, 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 Portsmouth.
Nearest earthquakes from Portsmouth
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Portsmouth, 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 Portsmouth.
When was the last earthquake in Portsmouth, England?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Portsmouth on the afternoon of May 12, 2025 at 12:13 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 268km south-southwest of Portsmouth at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Portsmouth, England in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Portsmouth, England?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Portsmouth on the afternoon of February 17, 2018 at 14:31 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 218km west-northwest of Portsmouth at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Portsmouth since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Portsmouth, England?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Portsmouth. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
