United Kingdom vs United States: Significant earthquakes
United Kingdom
1
in 2008
United States
1
in 2024
United Kingdom rank
21st
United States rank
21st
Significant earthquakes over time
- United Kingdom
- United States
How they compare
United Kingdom currently reports 1 against 1 in United States, a difference of 0.
Across all 5 years both countries report, United States has been ahead every year.
United Kingdom ranks 21st and United States ranks 21st of 97 countries.
United States has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | United Kingdom | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1 | 2 | 1 | United States |
| 1990s | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2000s | 1 | 4.33 | 3.33 | United States |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher significant earthquakes, United Kingdom or United States?
- United Kingdom, at 1 against 1 in United States as of 2008.
- What is the difference in significant earthquakes between United Kingdom and United States?
- 0, with United Kingdom ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for United Kingdom and United States?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 1984 to 2008.
- How do United Kingdom and United States rank globally for significant earthquakes?
- United Kingdom ranks 21st and United States ranks 21st of 97 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Significant earthquakes. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.