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M0.2 Depth: 2.0 km

M0.2 Earthquake near UNITED KINGDOM

UTC time: 2026-05-02 17:20:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.2 earthquake was recorded near UNITED KINGDOM on May 2, 2026 at 17:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 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
M0.2
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 17:20:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc_uk
Coordinates
53.76000, -3.94000
Temperature
16.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 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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