United Kingdom

United Kingdom – Earthquakes

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Quakes this month
11
Latest UTC: 2026-09-18 13:04:30
Strongest
M3.9
29 km NW of Comrie, United Kingdom
Country rank
#36
115 quakes in 2026 · out of 36 countries
Averages
M1.35 · 7 km
Avg this month: M1.57

Seismic profile

Analysis period20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026Data as of: 20 Sep 2026 · 15:00 UTC
Minimum magnitude

What the data show

United Kingdom · M ≥ 2.0

After source reconciliation, the catalogue contains 21 event entries of M2.0 or above for this area and period, spread over 16 days.

Catalogue entries2120 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026
Strongest recorded earthquakeM3.9Alba / Scotland ↗
Depth · median5.0 km21 events with valid depth
Last 30 days3Previous 30 days: 1

These figures describe the stored catalogue. Recording, magnitude types and geographic attribution may vary by source and period; completeness has not been established.

20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026

Earthquakes by month

M ≥ 2.0

Each bar counts events within the selected period. Hatched months are only partially included.

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MonthAnalysis periodCatalogue entries
September 2025 · Partial month20 Sep 2025 – 30 Sep 20250
October 202501 Oct 2025 – 31 Oct 20252
November 202501 Nov 2025 – 30 Nov 20250
December 202501 Dec 2025 – 31 Dec 20253
January 202601 Jan 2026 – 31 Jan 20260
February 202601 Feb 2026 – 28 Feb 20260
March 202601 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 20261
April 202601 Apr 2026 – 30 Apr 20263
May 202601 May 2026 – 31 May 20266
June 202601 Jun 2026 – 30 Jun 20261
July 202601 Jul 2026 – 31 Jul 20262
August 202601 Aug 2026 – 31 Aug 20261
September 2026 · Partial month01 Sep 2026 – 20 Sep 20262

How strong were the earthquakes?

Catalogue entries · 21

M 2.0 – < 3.016
M 3.0 – < 4.05
M 4.0 – < 5.00
M 5.0 – < 6.00
M ≥ 6.00

At what depth did they occur?

21 events with valid depth

0 – < 30 km21
30 – < 70 km0
70 – < 300 km0
300 – 750 km0

0 events without valid depth are excluded here.

Depth · median

Half of the available values lie on either side of the median; ties are possible.

Current period in context

Last 30 days3
Previous 30 days1
Median of the eleven previous 30-day periods1

Same magnitude threshold, separate periods. Differences may also reflect changes in recording. No hazard level or forecast is inferred.

Where were earthquakes recorded?

Area selection: stored country code. Events without country attribution and events outside this country are excluded, even if felt there.

The interactive map complements the event links on this page.

Marker size and colour indicate magnitude.

Strongest recorded earthquake

20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0

Data and methodology

Analysis period: 20 Sep 2025 15:00 – 20 Sep 2026 15:00 UTC

Data and methodology

Reports are first reconciled using existing event associations. Additional reports from different sources are consolidated only when every pair is within 5 seconds, 10 km and 0.5 magnitude units, source groups do not overlap and exactly one group matches. Ambiguous cases remain separate. The preferred report determines magnitude, time and area; period and magnitude filters are applied afterwards. The start is included and the end excluded (UTC).

2 additional source reports were consolidated during source reconciliation.

Area selection: stored country code. Events without country attribution and events outside this country are excluded, even if felt there.

These figures describe the stored catalogue. Recording, magnitude types and geographic attribution may vary by source and period; completeness has not been established.

Source reports used

The preferred report of each group is counted. Source priority follows the earthquake list. Different magnitude types and recording gaps limit comparability.

  • EMSC_UK10
  • BGS_UK6
  • EMSC2
  • GEUS_DK2
  • USGS1

The profile is recalculated hourly from the earthquake catalogue. Later source revisions may also change historical values.

Data as of: 20 Sep 2026 · 15:33 UTC

Overview – United Kingdom

The latest recorded earthquake in United Kingdom was on 2026-09-18 at 13:04 UTC in England with magnitude M3.3.

In the current month, 11 earthquakes were recorded in United Kingdom with an average magnitude of 1.57.

Most earthquakes in 2026 occurred in Scotland (57), followed by England (44).

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

In 2026, 2% of events were M≥3 and 0% were M≥5.

All-time events
140
Strongest
M3.9
Latest (UTC)
2026-09-18 13:04:30 UTC

Map – United Kingdom

Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in United Kingdom.

Strongest – United Kingdom

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

Recent earthquakes – United Kingdom

Showing the latest 19 events from the QuakeMap24 database (UTC).

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M3.3 Depth: 11 km
Open event ↗

England

Time (UTC) 2026-09-18 13:04:30 UTC
Coordinates 53.310, 0.591
Source emsc

ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM

M0.8 Depth: 3 km
Open event ↗

Scotland · Leckruah

Time (UTC) 2026-09-17 11:18:19 UTC
Coordinates 56.388, -5.697
Source bgs_uk
M1.5 Depth: 2 km
Open event ↗

England · Stoke-on-Trent

Time (UTC) 2026-09-15 18:38:01 UTC
Coordinates 53.022, -2.204
Source bgs_uk

STOKE-ON-TRENT,STAFFS

M1.2 Depth: 4 km
Open event ↗

England · Stoke-on-Trent

Time (UTC) 2026-09-15 04:30:18 UTC
Coordinates 53.027, -2.201
Source bgs_uk

NEWCHAPEL,STAFFORDSHIRE

M2.5 Depth: 1 km
Open event ↗

England · Sedbergh

Time (UTC) 2026-09-13 03:48:11 UTC
Coordinates 54.326, -2.476
Source bgs_uk
M0.9 Depth: 3 km
Open event ↗

England · Lancaster

Time (UTC) 2026-09-13 03:24:10 UTC
Coordinates 54.135, -2.861
Source bgs_uk
M1.0 Depth: 12 km
Open event ↗

England · Melsonby

Time (UTC) 2026-09-09 01:40:38 UTC
Coordinates 54.479, -1.695
Source bgs_uk

MELSONBY,NORTH YORKSHIR

M0.8 Depth: 1 km
Open event ↗

Scotland · Balmuick

Time (UTC) 2026-09-06 07:23:46 UTC
Coordinates 56.384, -3.997
Source bgs_uk
M1.2 Depth: 13 km
Open event ↗

England · Borough of Pendle

Time (UTC) 2026-09-05 20:03:40 UTC
Coordinates 53.841, -2.100
Source bgs_uk

WYCOLLER,LANCASHIRE

M1.2 Depth: 7 km
Open event ↗

Scotland · Highland

Time (UTC) 2026-09-02 18:43:54 UTC
Coordinates 57.076, -5.398
Source bgs_uk

KINLOCH HOURN,HIGHLAND

M1.1 Depth: 8 km
Open event ↗

England · Alston Moor

Time (UTC) 2026-09-02 05:33:38 UTC
Coordinates 54.776, -2.483
Source bgs_uk

GARRIGILL,CUMBRIA

M0.6 Depth: 8 km
Open event ↗

England · Torridge District

Time (UTC) 2026-08-31 18:29:30 UTC
Coordinates 50.837, -4.206
Source bgs_uk

SHEBBEAR,DEVON

M0.3 Depth: 1 km
Open event ↗

Scotland · Cashlie

Time (UTC) 2026-08-31 06:44:51 UTC
Coordinates 56.539, -4.456
Source bgs_uk

PUBIL,PERTH AND KINROSS

M0.6 Depth: 5 km
Open event ↗

Scotland · Pubil

Time (UTC) 2026-08-30 11:07:53 UTC
Coordinates 56.525, -4.522
Source bgs_uk

PUBIL,PERTH AND KINROSS

M0.6 Depth: 11 km
Open event ↗

England · Oldham

Time (UTC) 2026-08-30 02:35:30 UTC
Coordinates 53.579, -2.038
Source bgs_uk

DELPH,GTR MANCHESTER

M0.6 Depth: 14 km
Open event ↗

Scotland · Scottish Borders

Time (UTC) 2026-08-29 17:11:00 UTC
Coordinates 55.293, -2.830
Source bgs_uk

DINLEY,BORDERS

M1.4 Depth: 15 km
Open event ↗

England · Cornwall

Time (UTC) 2026-08-26 16:29:12 UTC
Coordinates 50.254, -4.287
Source bgs_uk

ENGLISH CHANNEL

M2.2 Depth: 5 km
Open event ↗

England · Scartho

Time (UTC) 2026-08-25 18:47:13 UTC
Coordinates 53.540, -0.091
Source emsc

ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM

M0.1 Depth: 5 km
Open event ↗

Scotland · Perth and Kinross

Time (UTC) 2026-08-22 22:08:00 UTC
Coordinates 56.521, -4.536
Source bgs_uk

PUBIL,PERTH AND KINROSS

Top regions – United Kingdom

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

  1. Scotland
    Events: 57
  2. England
    Events: 53
  3. Alba / Scotland
    Events: 14
  4. Cymru / Wales
    Events: 11
  5. Wales
    Events: 5

FAQ – United Kingdom

What is the latest recorded earthquake in United Kingdom?
The newest entry in our database for United Kingdom is dated 2026-09-18 13:04:30 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 140 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 M1.35 and the average depth is 7 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.

Regions · United Kingdom

Significant historical earthquakes – United Kingdom

with casualties or damage

  1. 811 Scotland: St Andrews 1'400 deaths
  2. 2008 England: Lincolnshire M4.8 68 M USD
  3. 2007 England: Folkestone M4.6 60 M USD
  4. 1931 Scarborough, Grimsby M6.0 tsunami
  5. 1580 Dover Straits M5.8 tsunami
  6. 2002 Mansfield, Dudley M4.8
  7. 1990 Manchester, Liverpool M4.7
  8. 1984 Wales M4.7

Country history – United Kingdom

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