Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 1.0 km
- Source
- EMSC_UK
Cymru / Wales · Cymru / Wales
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M1.5 Earthquake near Cymru / Wales (United Kingdom)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Cymru / Wales (United Kingdom) on March 26, 2025 at 04:19 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
Details
ID
358882042822a853579a03498d2550060793721b
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2025-03-26 04:19:18 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc_uk
Coordinates
51.63000,
-5.71000
Temperature
18.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
1 km
1 km — shallower 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
United Kingdom
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 23 Catalogue entries
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