Earthquakes in the United Kingdom
No events have been recorded in the United Kingdom in the past 30 days, though the great majority are too small to be felt at the surface. Activity here is almost entirely crustal, which means shaking at the surface is strong relative to the magnitudes involved.
3 earthquakes have been recorded in the United Kingdom in our catalogue, 0 of them in the past 30 days.
The average magnitude is 3.6 and the average focal depth 10 km. Nothing in this record reached magnitude 4, so none of it would have been widely felt.
The strongest earthquake recorded in the United Kingdom in this period was a magnitude 3.9 event near Comrie, United Kingdom on 20 October 2025, at a depth of 10 km. A magnitude 3.9 earthquake radiates roughly 11 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
Locations recording the most events include Comrie (2), Warton (1).
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 3 in the magnitude 3 range.
No event in this record carries a USGS link to NOAA tsunami information.
All recorded earthquakes in the United Kingdom
3 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4 | Comrie, United Kingdom | 10.0 | United Kingdom | View details View | |
| 3.4 | Warton, United Kingdom | 10.0 | United Kingdom | View details View | |
| 3.9 | Comrie, United Kingdom | 10.0 | United Kingdom | View details View |
Strongest recorded earthquakes in the United Kingdom
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.9 | Comrie, United Kingdom | 10.0 | United Kingdom | View details View | |
| 3.4 | Warton, United Kingdom | 10.0 | United Kingdom | View details View | |
| 3.4 | Comrie, United Kingdom | 10.0 | United Kingdom | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes have there been in the United Kingdom?
3 earthquakes are recorded in the United Kingdom in our catalogue, including 0 in the past 30 days and 0 of magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in the United Kingdom?
The largest recorded here was a magnitude 3.9 event near Comrie, United Kingdom on 20 October 2025.
Is the United Kingdom at risk of earthquakes?
Earthquake hazard depends on proximity to active faults and plate boundaries rather than on national borders. The record for the United Kingdom shows 0 events of magnitude 4 or above, which is the band at which shaking becomes widely noticeable. Consult your national seismic hazard agency for building-code and preparedness guidance.
Earthquakes in the United Kingdom by month
Event counts for the United Kingdom reflect seismic network density as well as genuine activity. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.