Latest earthquakes near Scotland, United Kingdom today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Scotland, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Scotland? If an earthquake is happening right now near Scotland, it will show up within minutes.
Scotland Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Scotland, United Kingdom in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Scotland in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Scotland 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 Scotland
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Scotland occurred on Jul 1, 2020 05:21 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 117 kilometers (73 mi) west-northwest of Glasgow, at a depth of 11 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Scotland in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Scotland, United Kingdom 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 Scotland.
Earthquakes by city in Scotland
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Scotland, United Kingdom.
Use this regional Scotland earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Paisley, East Kilbride, Livingston, Meikle Earnock, Hamilton, Cumbernauld, Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, Ayr, Perth, Inverness, Kilmarnock, Coatbridge, Greenock, Glenrothes, Airdrie, Stirling, Falkirk, Irvine, Dumfries and Motherwell.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Scotland.
When was the last earthquake in Scotland, United Kingdom?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Scotland on the evening of February 1, 2024 at 18:34 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 119km northwest of Glasgow at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Scotland, United Kingdom in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Scotland, United Kingdom?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Scotland on the night of July 1, 2020 at 05:21 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 117km west-northwest of Glasgow at a depth of 11km under water in the Inner Seas Off The West Coast Of Scotland. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Scotland since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Scotland, United Kingdom?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Scotland. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
