Latest earthquakes near Sunderland, England today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sunderland, England, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sunderland? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sunderland, it will show up within minutes.
Sunderland Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sunderland, England in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sunderland in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Sunderland 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 Sunderland
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sunderland occurred on Jun 9, 2018 23:14 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.1 and struck 155 kilometers (96 mi) south-east of Sunderland, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sunderland in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Sunderland, 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 Sunderland.
Nearest earthquakes from Sunderland
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sunderland, 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 Sunderland.
When was the last earthquake in Sunderland, England?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Sunderland on the evening of December 17, 2024 at 23:55 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 228km south of Sunderland at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sunderland, England in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sunderland, England?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Sunderland on the evening of June 9, 2018 at 23:14 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 155km south-east of Sunderland at a depth of 10km under water in the North Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sunderland since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sunderland, England?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sunderland. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
