Is an earthquake going to hit Ireland?

While Ireland is not immune to earthquakes, the risk is relatively low compared to other regions of the world. Ireland lies within a region known as the North Atlantic-West Norwegian Passive Margin, which is not prone to major seismic activity. Earthquakes that do occur in Ireland are typically of low magnitude and cause minimal damage. The largest recorded earthquake in Ireland occurred in 1580 with an estimated magnitude of 5.4, causing damage to buildings in the city of Waterford and the surrounding areas.