Latest earthquakes near Preston, England today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Preston, England, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Preston? If an earthquake is happening right now near Preston, it will show up within minutes.
Preston Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Preston, England in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Preston in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Preston 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 Preston
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Preston occurred on Feb 17, 2018 14:31 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 240 kilometers (149 mi) south-southwest of Preston, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Preston in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Preston, 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 Preston.
Nearest earthquakes from Preston
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Preston, 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 Preston.
When was the last earthquake in Preston, England?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Preston on the evening of December 17, 2024 at 23:55 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 143km south-east of Preston at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Preston, England in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Preston, England?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Preston on the afternoon of February 17, 2018 at 14:31 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 240km south-southwest of Preston at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Preston since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Preston, England?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Preston. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
