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Quakes last month
15
Latest UTC: 2026-09-02 18:43:54
Strongest
M3.9
29 km NW of Comrie, United Kingdom
Country rank
#36
106 quakes in 2026 · out of 36 countries
Averages
M1.33 · 7 km
Avg this month: M0.97

Overview – United Kingdom

The latest recorded earthquake in United Kingdom was on 2026-09-02 at 18:43 UTC in Scotland with magnitude M1.2.

In the last month, 15 earthquakes were recorded in United Kingdom with an average magnitude of 0.97.

Most earthquakes in 2026 occurred in Scotland (55), followed by England (37).

The strongest recorded earthquake in United Kingdom reached magnitude M3.9 on 2025-10-20.

In 2026, 1% of events were M≥3 and 0% were M≥5.

All-time events
131
Strongest
M3.9
Latest (UTC)
2026-09-02 18:43:54 UTC

Strongest – United Kingdom

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M3.9 29 km NW of Comrie, United Kingdom
UTC: 2025-10-20 17:06:43 UTC · Depth: 10 km

Map – United Kingdom

Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in United Kingdom.

Recent earthquakes – United Kingdom

Showing the latest 15 events from the QuakeMap24 database (UTC).

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M1.2 Depth: 7 km
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Scotland · Highland

Time (UTC) 2026-09-02 18:43:54 UTC
Coordinates 57.076, -5.398
Source bgs_uk

KINLOCH HOURN,HIGHLAND

M1.1 Depth: 8 km
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England · Alston Moor

Time (UTC) 2026-09-02 05:33:38 UTC
Coordinates 54.776, -2.483
Source bgs_uk

GARRIGILL,CUMBRIA

M0.6 Depth: 8 km
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England · Torridge District

Time (UTC) 2026-08-31 18:29:30 UTC
Coordinates 50.837, -4.206
Source bgs_uk

SHEBBEAR,DEVON

M0.3 Depth: 1 km
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Scotland · Cashlie

Time (UTC) 2026-08-31 06:44:51 UTC
Coordinates 56.539, -4.456
Source bgs_uk

PUBIL,PERTH AND KINROSS

M0.6 Depth: 5 km
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Scotland · Pubil

Time (UTC) 2026-08-30 11:07:53 UTC
Coordinates 56.525, -4.522
Source bgs_uk

PUBIL,PERTH AND KINROSS

M0.6 Depth: 11 km
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England · Oldham

Time (UTC) 2026-08-30 02:35:30 UTC
Coordinates 53.579, -2.038
Source bgs_uk

DELPH,GTR MANCHESTER

M0.6 Depth: 14 km
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Scotland · Scottish Borders

Time (UTC) 2026-08-29 17:11:00 UTC
Coordinates 55.293, -2.830
Source bgs_uk

DINLEY,BORDERS

M1.4 Depth: 15 km
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England · Cornwall

Time (UTC) 2026-08-26 16:29:12 UTC
Coordinates 50.254, -4.287
Source bgs_uk

ENGLISH CHANNEL

M2.2 Depth: 5 km
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England · Scartho

Time (UTC) 2026-08-25 18:47:13 UTC
Coordinates 53.540, -0.091
Source emsc

ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM

M0.1 Depth: 5 km
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Scotland · Perth and Kinross

Time (UTC) 2026-08-22 22:08:00 UTC
Coordinates 56.521, -4.536
Source bgs_uk

PUBIL,PERTH AND KINROSS

M1.4 Depth: 10 km
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England · Amber Valley

Time (UTC) 2026-08-17 17:01:16 UTC
Coordinates 53.005, -1.474
Source bgs_uk

BELPER,DERBYSHIRE

M1.2 Depth: 5 km
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England · Hartburn

Time (UTC) 2026-08-13 03:18:41 UTC
Coordinates 55.170, -1.849
Source bgs_uk

HARTBURN,NORTHUMBLD

M0.6 Depth: 3 km
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Scotland · Dumfries and Galloway

Time (UTC) 2026-08-12 14:58:20 UTC
Coordinates 55.252, -4.030
Source bgs_uk

MONIAIVE,D AND G

M1.3 Depth: 8 km
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Wales · Borthwnog

Time (UTC) 2026-08-12 13:29:33 UTC
Coordinates 52.755, -3.972
Source bgs_uk

BONTDDU,GWYNEDD

M1.1 Depth: 6 km
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Wales · Llangattock

Time (UTC) 2026-08-12 03:21:14 UTC
Coordinates 51.852, -3.203
Source bgs_uk

LLANGYNDIR,POWYS

Charts – United Kingdom

Distributions and trends based on the QuakeMap24 database.

Monthly activity (last 12 months)

2025-10
3
2025-11
2
2025-12
3
2026-01
1
2026-02
0
2026-03
3
2026-04
12
2026-05
28
2026-06
20
2026-07
25
2026-08
15
2026-09
2

Counts are per calendar month (UTC).

Magnitude distribution

0-1
58
1-2
37
2-3
17
3-4
5
< 2 2–4 4–5 ≥ 5

Based on the last 365 days (UTC).

Depth distribution

0-70
115

Depth buckets are derived from the last 365 days (UTC).

Top regions – United Kingdom

Regions are derived from the most specific available location fields (e.g. state, then city).

  1. Scotland
    Events: 55
  2. England
    Events: 46
  3. Alba / Scotland
    Events: 14
  4. Cymru / Wales
    Events: 11
  5. Wales
    Events: 5

FAQ – United Kingdom

What is the latest recorded earthquake in United Kingdom?
The newest entry in our database for United Kingdom is dated 2026-09-02 18:43:54 UTC.
What was the strongest recorded earthquake in United Kingdom?
The strongest recorded event in our database for United Kingdom reached magnitude M3.9.
How many earthquakes are recorded for United Kingdom?
QuakeMap24 currently contains 131 recorded earthquakes for United Kingdom (all-time, based on our database).
What are typical average magnitude and depth in United Kingdom?
Across all recorded events in United Kingdom, the average magnitude is M1.33 and the average depth is 7 km.
Why do some events show city/state/village and others only a place name?
Locality labels depend on the available source data. Some providers deliver precise administrative levels; others provide a broader place description.
How can I explore more than the last 30 events?
Use the country history page for United Kingdom to explore earthquake activity with filters.
How often is this page updated?
The content is generated from the QuakeMap24 database and refreshes as new events are ingested. Timestamps are shown in UTC for consistency.

Regions · United Kingdom

Significant historical earthquakes – United Kingdom

with casualties or damage

  1. 811 Scotland: St Andrews 1'400 deaths
  2. 2008 England: Lincolnshire M4.8 68 M USD
  3. 2007 England: Folkestone M4.6 60 M USD
  4. 1931 Scarborough, Grimsby M6.0 tsunami
  5. 1580 Dover Straits M5.8 tsunami
  6. 2002 Mansfield, Dudley M4.8
  7. 1990 Manchester, Liverpool M4.7
  8. 1984 Wales M4.7

Country history – United Kingdom

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