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M2.2 Depth: 9.9 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Wigan, England (United Kingdom)

UTC time: 2024-04-05 02:28:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2024 at 02:28 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Wigan, England (United Kingdom). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
9.9 km
UTC time
2024-04-05 02:28:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United Kingdom
State
England
City
Wigan
County
Greater Manchester
Village
Shevington
Source
emsc_uk
Coordinates
53.58600, -2.69500
Temperature
9.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.9 km
Shallow
9.9 km
9.9 km — close to 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

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