Latest earthquakes near Reading, England today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Reading, England, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Reading? If an earthquake is happening right now near Reading, it will show up within minutes.
Reading Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Reading, England in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Reading in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Reading 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 Reading
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Reading occurred on Feb 17, 2018 14:31 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 201 kilometers (125 mi) west of Reading, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Reading in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Reading, 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 Reading.
Nearest earthquakes from Reading
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Reading, 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 Reading.
When was the last earthquake in Reading, England?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Reading on the morning of December 10, 2025 at 11:29 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 231km south-southeast of Reading at a depth of 0km under water in the English Channel. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Reading, England in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Reading, England?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Reading on the afternoon of February 17, 2018 at 14:31 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 201km west of Reading at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Reading since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Reading, England?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Reading. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
