US EditionMore than 300 earthquakes recorded in UK in 2025
The British Geological Survey recorded 309 earthquakes in 2025 with clusters in Scotland and significant tremors up to magnitude 3.7 widely felt by residents, with 1,320 reports received.
- This year BGS recorded more than 300 earthquakes in the United Kingdom, with the country experiencing almost one quake daily.
- The BGS monitoring network of 80 stations shows small earthquakes arise when faults like the Great Glen and Highland Boundary are activated by present-day stresses.
- Hours apart on October 20 two onshore tremors near Loch Lyon measured 3.7 and 3.6, and a 3.2-magnitude quake at Silverdale on December 3 sparked nearly 700 felt reports from members of the public who submitted felt reports.
- BGS and UKRI research shows its work, partly funded through UK Research and Innovation, improves understanding of seismic risk while largest UK events reaching magnitudes five to six pose risks.
- Brian Baptie at BGS noted Perth and Kinross tops seismic activity in 2025, with the west of Scotland also active, while north‑east Scotland experiences very few earthquakes.
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Britain's earthquake hotspots revealed as UK records 309 tremors in 2025 - Is your area one of them?
Britain experienced an earthquake nearly every single day this year, according to fresh data from the British Geological Survey. The figures reveal that 309 tremors were recorded across the country up to December 18 2025, making it an above-average year for seismic activity.It turns out the UK typically sees between 200 and 300 earthquakes annually, whereas 2025 has pushed just beyond that range.BGS seismologist Dr Brian Baptie said the country …
Over 300 earthquakes recorded in the UK this year
The United Kingdom recorded more than 300 earthquakes this year, according to a report released by the British Geological Survey (BGS) in London. While most of the tremors were minor, two relatively stronger earthquakes were reported in Scotland in October, making them among the most significant seismic events of the year. According to the survey, a total of 309 earthquakes were recorded across the UK up to December 18, 2025. The strongest tremo…
Highland faults make Scotland UK’s Earthquake capital
Scotland recorded the UK’s most powerful onshore earthquakes of 2025, according to new data from the British Geological Survey (BGS). The pair of tremors struck hours apart on 20 October near Loch Lyon in Perth and Kinross, registering magnitudes of 3.7 and 3.6. The quakes were felt by nearly 200 people, some as far as 60km away. Residents described the experience as “like an underground subway” running beneath their homes, with others reporting…
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