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M0.6 Depth: 11.0 km

M0.6 Earthquake near Oldham, England (United Kingdom)

UTC time: 2026-08-30 02:35:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.6 earthquake was recorded near Oldham, England (United Kingdom) on August 30, 2026 at 02:35 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 km — deeper than the regional average (6.8 km)
Regional average: 6.8 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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