Latest earthquakes near York, England today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near York, England, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in York? If an earthquake is happening right now near York, it will show up within minutes.
York Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of York, England in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of York in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near York 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 York
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near York occurred on Jun 9, 2018 23:14 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.1 and struck 77 kilometers (48 mi) east-southeast of York, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near York in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-4.2 earthquake struck on Aug 6, 2015 16:03, 232 kilometers (144 mi) east-southeast of York. It is the strongest earthquake near York in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near York, 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 York.
Nearest earthquakes from York
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to York, 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 York.
When was the last earthquake in York, England?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near York on the evening of December 3, 2025 at 23:23 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 110km west of York at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near York, England in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near York, England?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near York on the afternoon of August 6, 2015 at 16:03 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 232km east-southeast of York at a depth of 4km under water in the North Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near York since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near York, England?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from York. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
