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M0.6 Depth: 15.0 km

M0.6 Earthquake near England (United Kingdom)

UTC time: 2026-05-08 02:18:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.6 earthquake was recorded near England (United Kingdom) on May 8, 2026 at 02:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 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 data is provided by BGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-08 02:18:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United Kingdom
State
England
City
England
Source
bgs_uk
Coordinates
53.72100, -3.29100

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — deeper than the regional average (7.2 km)
Regional average: 7.2 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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