Latest earthquakes near Cardiff, Wales today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Cardiff? If an earthquake is happening right now near Cardiff, it will show up within minutes.
Cardiff Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cardiff, Wales in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Cardiff in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Cardiff 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 Cardiff
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cardiff occurred on Feb 17, 2018 14:31 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 54 kilometers (34 mi) west-northwest of Cardiff, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Cardiff in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Cardiff, Wales 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 Cardiff.
Nearest earthquakes from Cardiff
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Cardiff, Wales. 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 Cardiff.
When was the last earthquake in Cardiff, Wales?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Cardiff on the evening of December 17, 2024 at 23:55 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 205km north-east of Cardiff at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cardiff, Wales in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cardiff, Wales?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Cardiff on the afternoon of February 17, 2018 at 14:31 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 54km west-northwest of Cardiff at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Cardiff since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cardiff, Wales?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cardiff. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
