Latest earthquakes near Newport, Wales today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Newport, Wales, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Newport? If an earthquake is happening right now near Newport, it will show up within minutes.
Newport Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Newport, Wales in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Newport in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Newport 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 Newport
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Newport occurred on Feb 17, 2018 14:31 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 61 kilometers (38 mi) west-northwest of Newport, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Newport in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Newport, 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 Newport.
Nearest earthquakes from Newport
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Newport, 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 Newport.
When was the last earthquake in Newport, Wales?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Newport on the evening of December 9, 2025 at 22:11 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 283km south-southeast of Newport at a depth of 6km under water in the English Channel. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Newport, Wales in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Newport, Wales?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Newport on the afternoon of February 17, 2018 at 14:31 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 61km west-northwest of Newport at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Newport since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Newport, Wales?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Newport. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
