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M0.7 Depth: 22.0 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Ambraigh, Scotland (United Kingdom)

UTC time: 2026-07-11 10:36:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near Ambraigh, Scotland (United Kingdom) on July 11, 2026 at 10:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by BGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-11 10:36:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United Kingdom
State
Scotland
City
Ambraigh
County
Highland
Source
bgs_uk
Coordinates
57.08600, -5.69100

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22 km
Shallow
22 km
22 km — deeper 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

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