Latest earthquakes near Aberdeen, Scotland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Aberdeen? If an earthquake is happening right now near Aberdeen, it will show up within minutes.
Aberdeen Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Aberdeen, Scotland in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Aberdeen in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Aberdeen occurred on Jul 1, 2020 05:21 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 262 kilometers (163 mi) west-southwest of Aberdeen, at a depth of 11 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Aberdeen in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Aberdeen, Scotland 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 Aberdeen.
Nearest earthquakes from Aberdeen
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Aberdeen, Scotland. 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 Aberdeen.
When was the last earthquake in Aberdeen, Scotland?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Aberdeen on the evening of February 1, 2024 at 18:34 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 222km west-southwest of Aberdeen at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Aberdeen, Scotland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Aberdeen, Scotland?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Aberdeen on the night of July 1, 2020 at 05:21 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 262km west-southwest of Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Aberdeen, Scotland?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Aberdeen. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
