Magnitude
M1.3
- Depth
- 8.0 km
- Source
- EMSC_UK
Cymru / Wales · Cymru / Wales
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M1.3 Earthquake near Cymru / Wales (United Kingdom)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Cymru / Wales (United Kingdom) on January 13, 2025 at 20:35 UTC. 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
ID
676703c945a68a0ffa22d4b3c119a14b9d06952a
Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-13 20:35:36 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc_uk
Coordinates
52.80000,
-5.02000
Temperature
12.4°C
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.
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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