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M2.9 Depth: 1.4 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Lancaster, England (United Kingdom)

UTC time: 2025-12-03 23:23:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 3, 2025 at 23:23 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Lancaster, England (United Kingdom). With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
1.4 km
UTC time
2025-12-03 23:23:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United Kingdom
State
England
City
Lancaster
County
Lancashire
Village
Warton
Source
nnsn
Coordinates
54.17000, -2.86400

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.4 km
Shallow
1.4 km
1.4 km — shallower than 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

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