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M1.4 Depth: 8.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Rudbaxton, Wales (United Kingdom)

UTC time: 2026-05-12 18:21:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Rudbaxton, Wales (United Kingdom) on May 12, 2026 at 18:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
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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