M2.6 Depth: 8.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Ambraigh, Alba / Scotland (United Kingdom)

UTC time: 2026-05-20 12:23:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 20, 2026 at 12:23 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Ambraigh, Alba / 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. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

8.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-20 12:23:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United Kingdom

State

Alba / Scotland

City

Ambraigh

County

Highland

Source

emsc_uk

Coordinates

57.05900, -5.52600

Temperature

12.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8 km

8 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.

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