Latest earthquakes near Watford, England today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Watford, England, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Watford? If an earthquake is happening right now near Watford, it will show up within minutes.
Watford Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Watford, England in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Watford in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Watford 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 | 4 | 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 Watford
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Watford occurred on Feb 17, 2018 14:31 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 239 kilometers (149 mi) west of Watford, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Watford in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-5 earthquake struck on Nov 5, 2014 16:19, 227 kilometers (141 mi) west of Watford. It is the strongest earthquake near Watford 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 Watford, 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 Watford.
Nearest earthquakes from Watford
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Watford, 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 Watford.
When was the last earthquake in Watford, England?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Watford on the evening of December 17, 2024 at 23:55 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 144km north-northwest of Watford at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Watford, England in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Watford, England?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Watford on the afternoon of November 5, 2014 at 16:19 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 227km south-southeast of Watford at a depth of 2km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Watford since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Watford, England?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Watford. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
