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M0.5 Depth: 1.0 km

M0.5 Earthquake near Kilwatermoy West (Ireland)

UTC time: 2026-08-11 00:47:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 11, 2026 at 00:47 UTC, a magnitude M0.5 earthquake occurred near Kilwatermoy West (Ireland). With a focal depth of about 1 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.

Details

Magnitude
M0.5
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-11 00:47:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Ireland
City
Kilwatermoy West
County
County Waterford
Source
emsc_uk
Coordinates
52.06000, -7.93000
Temperature
16.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 km
1 km — shallower than the regional average (4.3 km)
Regional average: 4.3 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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