Latest earthquakes near Isle of Lewis, Scotland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Isle of Lewis, Scotland, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Isle of Lewis? If an earthquake is happening right now near Isle of Lewis (also known as Lewis), it will show up within minutes.
Isle of Lewis Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Isle of Lewis, Scotland in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Isle of Lewis in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Isle of Lewis 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 Isle of Lewis
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Isle of Lewis occurred on Jul 1, 2020 05:21 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 224 kilometers (139 mi) south of Isle of Lewis, at a depth of 11 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Isle of Lewis in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Isle of Lewis, 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 Isle of Lewis.
Nearest earthquakes from Isle of Lewis
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Isle of Lewis, 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 Isle of Lewis.
When was the last earthquake in Isle of Lewis, Scotland?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Isle of Lewis on the evening of February 1, 2024 at 18:34 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 184km south-southeast of Isle of Lewis at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Isle of Lewis, Scotland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Isle of Lewis, Scotland?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Isle of Lewis on the night of July 1, 2020 at 05:21 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 224km south of Isle of Lewis 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 Isle of Lewis since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Isle of Lewis, Scotland?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Isle of Lewis. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
