Latest earthquakes near Sheffield, England today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sheffield, England, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sheffield? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sheffield, it will show up within minutes.
Sheffield Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sheffield, England in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sheffield in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Sheffield 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 | 4 | 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 Sheffield
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sheffield occurred on Feb 17, 2018 14:31 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 245 kilometers (152 mi) south-west of Sheffield, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sheffield in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Sheffield, 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 Sheffield.
Nearest earthquakes from Sheffield
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sheffield, 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 Sheffield.
When was the last earthquake in Sheffield, England?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Sheffield on the evening of December 17, 2024 at 23:55 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 62km south-southeast of Sheffield at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sheffield, England in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sheffield, England?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Sheffield on the afternoon of February 17, 2018 at 14:31 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 245km southwest of Sheffield at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sheffield since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sheffield, England?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sheffield. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
