Latest earthquakes near Dundee, Scotland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Dundee? If an earthquake is happening right now near Dundee, it will show up within minutes.
Dundee Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Dundee, Scotland in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Dundee in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Dundee 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 Dundee
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Dundee occurred on Jul 1, 2020 05:21 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 191 kilometers (119 mi) west of Dundee, at a depth of 11 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Dundee in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Dundee, 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 Dundee.
Nearest earthquakes from Dundee
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Dundee, 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 Dundee.
When was the last earthquake in Dundee, Scotland?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Dundee on the afternoon of September 10, 2024 at 12:12 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 256km south of Dundee at a depth of 5km under water in the Irish Sea And St. George'S Channel. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Dundee, Scotland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Dundee, Scotland?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Dundee on the night of July 1, 2020 at 05:21 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 191km west of Dundee 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 Dundee since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Dundee, Scotland?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dundee. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
