Latest earthquakes near Edinburgh, Scotland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Edinburgh? If an earthquake is happening right now near Edinburgh, it will show up within minutes.
Edinburgh Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Edinburgh, Scotland in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Edinburgh in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Edinburgh 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 | 1 | 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 Edinburgh
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Edinburgh occurred on Jul 1, 2020 05:21 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 179 kilometers (111 mi) west of Edinburgh, at a depth of 11 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Edinburgh in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Edinburgh, 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 Edinburgh.
Nearest earthquakes from Edinburgh
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Edinburgh, 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 Edinburgh.
When was the last earthquake in Edinburgh, Scotland?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Edinburgh on the afternoon of September 10, 2024 at 12:12 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 197km south of Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh, Scotland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Edinburgh, Scotland?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Edinburgh on the night of July 1, 2020 at 05:21 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 179km west of Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Edinburgh, Scotland?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Edinburgh. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
