Latest earthquakes near Wigan, England today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Wigan, England, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Wigan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Wigan, it will show up within minutes.
Wigan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Wigan, England in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Wigan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Wigan 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 Wigan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Wigan occurred on Feb 17, 2018 14:31 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 218 kilometers (135 mi) south-southwest of Wigan, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Wigan in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Wigan, 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 Wigan.
Nearest earthquakes from Wigan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Wigan, 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 Wigan.
When was the last earthquake in Wigan, England?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Wigan on the evening of December 17, 2024 at 23:55 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 124km south-east of Wigan at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Wigan, England in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Wigan, England?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Wigan on the afternoon of February 17, 2018 at 14:31 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 218km south-southwest of Wigan at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Wigan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Wigan, England?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Wigan. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
