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M1.3 Depth: 8.0 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Cymru / Wales (United Kingdom)

UTC time: 2025-01-13 20:35:36 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-13 20:35:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United Kingdom
State
Cymru / Wales
City
Cymru / Wales
Source
emsc_uk
Coordinates
52.80000, -5.02000
Temperature
12.4°C

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Depth profile

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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