Latest earthquakes near Southampton, England today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Southampton, England, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Southampton? If an earthquake is happening right now near Southampton, it will show up within minutes.
Southampton Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Southampton, England in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Southampton in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Southampton 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 Southampton
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Southampton occurred on Feb 17, 2018 14:31 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 193 kilometers (120 mi) west-northwest of Southampton, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Southampton in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Southampton, 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 Southampton.
Nearest earthquakes from Southampton
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Southampton, 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 Southampton.
When was the last earthquake in Southampton, England?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Southampton on the afternoon of May 22, 2025 at 14:57 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 248km south-southeast of Southampton at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Southampton, England in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Southampton, England?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Southampton on the afternoon of February 17, 2018 at 14:31 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 193km west-northwest of Southampton at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Southampton since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Southampton, England?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Southampton. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
