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M0.9 Depth: 8.0 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Highland, Scotland (United Kingdom)

UTC time: 2026-05-02 04:53:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 2, 2026 at 04:53 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near Highland, Scotland (United Kingdom). With a focal depth of about 8 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.

The event was recorded by BGS.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 04:53:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United Kingdom
State
Scotland
City
Highland
County
Highland
Source
bgs_uk
Coordinates
57.08100, -5.19500

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 km — close to the regional average (7.3 km)
Regional average: 7.3 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

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