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Quakes this month
10
Latest UTC: 2026-07-17 00:38:46
Strongest
M3.9
29 km NW of Comrie, United Kingdom
Country rank
#38
74 quakes in 2026 · out of 38 countries
Averages
M1.45 · 7 km
Avg this month: M1.04

Overview – United Kingdom

The latest recorded earthquake in United Kingdom was on 2026-07-17 at 00:38 UTC in Scotland with magnitude M2.4.

In the current month, 10 earthquakes were recorded in United Kingdom with an average magnitude of 1.04.

Most earthquakes in 2026 occurred in Scotland (38), followed by England (24).

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
99
Strongest
M3.9
Latest (UTC)
2026-07-17 00:38:46 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 20 events from the QuakeMap24 database (UTC).

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M2.4 Depth: 1 km
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Scotland · Tornapress

Time (UTC) 2026-07-17 00:38:46 UTC
Coordinates 57.420, -5.607
Source bgs_uk
M0.7 Depth: 5 km
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Scotland · Pubil

Time (UTC) 2026-07-12 07:21:06 UTC
Coordinates 56.529, -4.528
Source bgs_uk

PUBIL,PERTH AND KINROSS

M0.7 Depth: 22 km
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Scotland · Ambraigh

Time (UTC) 2026-07-11 10:36:41 UTC
Coordinates 57.086, -5.691
Source bgs_uk
M0.8 Depth: 1 km
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Scotland · Argyll and Bute

Time (UTC) 2026-07-11 04:46:32 UTC
Coordinates 56.400, -5.791
Source bgs_uk
M0.6 Depth: 8 km
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Scotland · Arrivain

Time (UTC) 2026-07-08 08:48:41 UTC
Coordinates 56.440, -4.823
Source bgs_uk

TYNDRUM,STIRLING

M0.5 Depth: 2 km
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England · Lancaster

Time (UTC) 2026-07-08 05:43:05 UTC
Coordinates 54.146, -2.846
Source bgs_uk

SILVERDALE,LANCASHIRE

M1.0 Depth: 8 km
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Scotland · Killiemor

Time (UTC) 2026-07-05 01:52:29 UTC
Coordinates 56.468, -6.085
Source bgs_uk

MULL,ARGYLL AND BUTE

M1.1 Depth: 9 km
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Scotland · Highland

Time (UTC) 2026-07-04 15:39:52 UTC
Coordinates 56.973, -5.457
Source bgs_uk

GLEN CARNACH,HIGHLAND

M1.0 Depth: 2 km
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Scotland · Kerrysdale

Time (UTC) 2026-07-03 14:39:00 UTC
Coordinates 57.691, -5.662
Source bgs_uk

SHEILDAIG,HIGHLAND

M1.6 Depth: 7 km
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England · Stoke St. Milborough

Time (UTC) 2026-07-01 00:50:56 UTC
Coordinates 52.436, -2.645
Source bgs_uk

COLD WESTON,SALOP

M0.5 Depth: 2 km
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England · Cornwall

Time (UTC) 2026-06-30 04:13:50 UTC
Coordinates 50.415, -5.168
Source bgs_uk

HOLYWELL,CORNWALL

M1.6 Depth: 5 km
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England · South Oxfordshire

Time (UTC) 2026-06-29 12:44:45 UTC
Coordinates 51.779, -1.211
Source bgs_uk

ELSFIELD,OXFORDSHIRE

M0.8 Depth: 8 km
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England · Farlow

Time (UTC) 2026-06-27 09:08:50 UTC
Coordinates 52.427, -2.537
Source bgs_uk

FARLOW,SHROPSHIRE

M1.5 Depth: 9 km
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Wales · The Vale of Grwyney

Time (UTC) 2026-06-24 16:43:49 UTC
Coordinates 51.925, -3.120
Source bgs_uk

LLANBEDR,POWYS

M0.5 Depth: 8 km
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Scotland · Edramucky

Time (UTC) 2026-06-24 15:18:48 UTC
Coordinates 56.514, -4.246
Source bgs_uk

MORENISH,PERTH/KINROSS

M0.9 Depth: 8 km
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England · Newark and Sherwood

Time (UTC) 2026-06-24 00:07:00 UTC
Coordinates 53.119, -0.803
Source bgs_uk

NORTH MUSKHAM,NOTTS

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

Time (UTC) 2026-06-23 00:21:07 UTC
Coordinates 56.517, -4.559
Source bgs_uk

PUBIL,PERTH AND KINROSS

M0.7 Depth: 3 km
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England · Lancaster

Time (UTC) 2026-06-22 00:37:22 UTC
Coordinates 54.165, -2.828
Source bgs_uk

SILVERDALE,LANCASHIRE

M0.7 Depth: 6 km
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Scotland · Highland

Time (UTC) 2026-06-21 05:07:59 UTC
Coordinates 57.132, -5.213
Source bgs_uk

KINLOCH HOURN,HIGHLAND

M1.6 Depth: 5 km
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Scotland · Perth and Kinross

Time (UTC) 2026-06-20 13:31:49 UTC
Coordinates 56.530, -4.585
Source bgs_uk

PUBIL,PERTH AND KINROSS

Charts – United Kingdom

Distributions and trends based on the QuakeMap24 database.

Monthly activity (last 12 months)

2025-08
0
2025-09
1
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
10

Counts are per calendar month (UTC).

Magnitude distribution

0-1
39
1-2
27
2-3
15
3-4
5
< 2 2–4 4–5 ≥ 5

Based on the last 365 days (UTC).

Depth distribution

0-70
84

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: 38
  2. England
    Events: 33
  3. Alba / Scotland
    Events: 13
  4. Cymru / Wales
    Events: 11
  5. Wales
    Events: 3

FAQ – United Kingdom

What is the latest recorded earthquake in United Kingdom?
The newest entry in our database for United Kingdom is dated 2026-07-17 00:38:46 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 99 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 M1.45 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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