Latest earthquakes near Swansea, Wales today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Swansea? If an earthquake is happening right now near Swansea, it will show up within minutes.
Swansea Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Swansea, Wales in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Swansea in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Swansea 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 Swansea
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Swansea occurred on Feb 17, 2018 14:31 local time (Europe/London timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 13 kilometers (8 mi) north-northeast of Swansea, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Swansea in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Swansea, 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 Swansea.
Nearest earthquakes from Swansea
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Swansea, 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 Swansea.
When was the last earthquake in Swansea, Wales?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Swansea on the evening of December 17, 2024 at 23:55 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 233km north-east of Swansea at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Swansea, Wales in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Swansea, Wales?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Swansea on the afternoon of February 17, 2018 at 14:31 local time (Europe/London). The center of this earthquake was located 13km north-northeast of Swansea at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Swansea since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Swansea, Wales?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Swansea. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
