Latest earthquakes near Southend-on-Sea, England today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Southend-on-Sea, England, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Southend-on-Sea? If an earthquake is happening right now near Southend-on-Sea, it will show up within minutes.
Southend-on-Sea Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Southend-on-Sea, England in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Southend-on-Sea in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Southend-on-Sea occurred on Jun 9, 2018 23:14 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.1 and struck 255 kilometers (158 mi) north of Southend-on-Sea, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Southend-on-Sea in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-4.2 earthquake struck on Aug 6, 2015 16:03, 207 kilometers (129 mi) north of Southend-on-Sea. It is the strongest earthquake near Southend-on-Sea in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Southend-on-Sea, 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 Southend-on-Sea.
Nearest earthquakes from Southend-on-Sea
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Southend-on-Sea, 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 Southend-on-Sea.
When was the last earthquake in Southend-on-Sea, England?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Southend-on-Sea on the morning of December 10, 2025 at 11:29 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 235km south-southwest of Southend-on-Sea at a depth of 0km under water in the English Channel. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Southend-on-Sea, England in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Southend-on-Sea, England?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Southend-on-Sea on the afternoon of August 6, 2015 at 16:03 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 207km north-northeast of Southend-on-Sea at a depth of 4km under water in the North Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Southend-on-Sea since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Southend-on-Sea, England?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Southend-on-Sea. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
