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M0.8 Depth: 3.0 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Ireland (Ireland)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 12:08:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2026 at 12:08 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near Ireland (Ireland). With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by BGS.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 12:08:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Ireland
City
Ireland
Source
bgs_uk
Coordinates
52.08900, -6.64100

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 km — close to the regional average (4 km)
Regional average: 4 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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