United Kingdom

United Kingdom – Earthquakes | QuakeMap24

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Quakes last month
0
Latest UTC: 2026-01-21 15:07:35
Strongest
M3.9
29 km NW of Comrie, United Kingdom
Country rank
#99
1 quakes in 2026 · out of 99 countries
Averages
M1.83 · 8 km
 

Overview – United Kingdom

The latest recorded earthquake in United Kingdom was on 2026-01-21 at 15:07 UTC in Alba / Scotland with magnitude M0.7.

The strongest recorded earthquake in United Kingdom reached magnitude M3.9 on 2025-10-20.

All-time events
26
Strongest
M3.9
Latest (UTC)
2026-01-21 15:07:35 UTC

Strongest – United Kingdom

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M3.9 29 km NW of Comrie, United Kingdom
UTC: 2025-10-20 17:06:43 UTC · Depth: 10 km

Map – United Kingdom

Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in United Kingdom.

Recent earthquakes – United Kingdom

Showing the latest 0 events from the QuakeMap24 database (UTC).

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Charts – United Kingdom

Distributions and trends based on the QuakeMap24 database.

Monthly activity (last 12 months)

2025-04
0
2025-05
2
2025-06
1
2025-07
3
2025-08
0
2025-09
1
2025-10
3
2025-11
2
2025-12
2
2026-01
1
2026-02
0
2026-03
0

Counts are per calendar month (UTC).

Magnitude distribution

0-1
5
1-2
3
2-3
5
3-4
3
4-5
0
5-6
0
6-7
0
7-8
0
8-9
0
9+
0

Based on the last 365 days (UTC).

Depth distribution

0-70
16
70-300
0
300-700
0
700+
0

Depth buckets are derived from the last 365 days (UTC).

Top regions – United Kingdom

Regions are derived from the most specific available location fields (e.g. state, then city).

  1. Cymru / Wales
    Events: 9
  2. England
    Events: 9
  3. Alba / Scotland
    Events: 7
  4. Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann
    Events: 1

FAQ – United Kingdom

What is the latest recorded earthquake in United Kingdom?
The newest entry in our database for United Kingdom is dated 2026-01-21 15:07:35 UTC.
What was the strongest recorded earthquake in United Kingdom?
The strongest recorded event in our database for United Kingdom reached magnitude M3.9.
How many earthquakes are recorded for United Kingdom?
QuakeMap24 currently contains 26 recorded earthquakes for United Kingdom (all-time, based on our database).
What are typical average magnitude and depth in United Kingdom?
Across all recorded events in United Kingdom, the average magnitude is M1.83 and the average depth is 8 km.
Why do some events show city/state/village and others only a place name?
Locality labels depend on the available source data. Some providers deliver precise administrative levels; others provide a broader place description.
How can I explore more than the last 30 events?
Use the country history page for United Kingdom to explore earthquake activity with filters.
How often is this page updated?
The content is generated from the QuakeMap24 database and refreshes as new events are ingested. Timestamps are shown in UTC for consistency.

Country history – United Kingdom

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