M2.6 Depth: 27.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Wakefield, England (United Kingdom)

UTC time: 2025-09-07 08:49:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Wakefield, England (United Kingdom) on September 7, 2025 at 08:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

27.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-07 08:49:14 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United Kingdom

State

England

City

Wakefield

County

West Yorkshire

Source

emsc_uk

Coordinates

53.69400, -1.36600

Temperature

17.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

27 km

27 km — deeper 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.

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