Jersey
Earthquakes in Jersey
Latest earthquakes in Jersey on a live map, the strongest earthquakes in history, statistics by year and regions.
Live map – Jersey
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
Forecast for the area around: Saint Helier. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
- Tomorrow: Rain – Heavy rain (10–25 mm) · Saint Helier
Forecast for the area around: Jersey. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Jersey
No significant events in the last few days.
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Jersey
Jersey has recorded 6 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1990. The strongest was M4.2 in 1990.
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6 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1990. The strongest was M4.2.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 6 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey | 21.7 km | |
| 3.9 | 21 km WSW of St Lawrence, Jersey | 12.4 km | |
| 3.7 | 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey | 2.0 km | |
| 3.4 | 23 km S of Saint Helier, Jersey | 10.0 km | |
| 3.4 | 14 km SSE of Saint Helier, Jersey | 10.0 km | |
| 3.3 | 28 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey | 2.0 km | |
| 2.8 | 39 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey | 2.0 km | |
| 2.6 | 25 km ESE of Saint Helier, Jersey | 6.0 km | |
| 2.6 | 11 km E of St Martin, Jersey | 4.0 km | |
| 2.6 | near St Martin, Jersey | 5.0 km | |
| 2.5 | 22 km E of Saint Helier, Jersey | 4.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2015 | 1 | M3.7 |
| 2014 | 2 | M3.9 |
| 2002 | 1 | M3.4 |
| 1997 | 1 | M3.4 |
| 1990 | 1 | M4.2 |