Latest earthquakes near Stoke-on-Trent, England today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Stoke-on-Trent? If an earthquake is happening right now near Stoke-on-Trent, it will show up within minutes.
Stoke-on-Trent Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Stoke-on-Trent, England in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Stoke-on-Trent in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Stoke-on-Trent 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 | 3 | 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 Stoke-on-Trent
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Stoke-on-Trent occurred on Feb 17, 2018 14:31 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 182 kilometers (113 mi) south-west of Stoke-on-Trent, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Stoke-on-Trent in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Stoke-on-Trent, 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 Stoke-on-Trent.
Nearest earthquakes from Stoke-on-Trent
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Stoke-on-Trent, 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 Stoke-on-Trent.
When was the last earthquake in Stoke-on-Trent, England?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Stoke-on-Trent on the evening of December 17, 2024 at 23:55 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 70km east-southeast of Stoke-on-Trent at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Stoke-on-Trent, England in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Stoke-on-Trent, England?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Stoke-on-Trent on the afternoon of February 17, 2018 at 14:31 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 182km southwest of Stoke-on-Trent at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Stoke-on-Trent since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Stoke-on-Trent, England?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Stoke-on-Trent. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
