Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 3.0 km
- Source
- BGS_UK
Scotland · Perth and Kinross
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M1.7 Earthquake near Perth and Kinross, Scotland (United Kingdom)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Perth and Kinross, Scotland (United Kingdom) on April 17, 2026 at 00:57 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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Details
ID
08d090a54e2e4731a323b6fed65a7c0651b3b93c
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-17 00:57:08 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
bgs_uk
Coordinates
56.53600,
-4.54700
Depth profile
Shallow
3 km
3 km — shallower than the regional average (7 km)
Regional average: 7 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
United Kingdom
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 23 Catalogue entries
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