Latest earthquakes near Swindon, England today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Swindon, England, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Swindon? If an earthquake is happening right now near Swindon, it will show up within minutes.
Swindon Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Swindon, England in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Swindon in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Swindon 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 Swindon
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Swindon occurred on Feb 17, 2018 14:31 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 144 kilometers (89 mi) west of Swindon, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Swindon in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-5 earthquake struck on Nov 5, 2014 16:19, 271 kilometers (168 mi) west of Swindon. It is the strongest earthquake near Swindon in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Swindon, 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 Swindon.
Nearest earthquakes from Swindon
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Swindon, 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 Swindon.
When was the last earthquake in Swindon, England?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Swindon on the evening of December 17, 2024 at 23:55 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 150km north-northeast of Swindon at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Swindon, England in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Swindon, England?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Swindon on the afternoon of November 5, 2014 at 16:19 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 271km south-east of Swindon at a depth of 2km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Swindon since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Swindon, England?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Swindon. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
