Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 11.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
England · England
Country overviewUnited Kingdom · England
M3.3 Earthquake near England (United Kingdom)
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About this earthquake
On September 18, 2026 at 13:04 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near England (United Kingdom). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
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Details
ID
788622ac35943d0f628784afa4511f797738306c
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-18 13:04:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
53.31000,
0.59100
Temperature
17.4°C
Depth profile
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.
Depth classes per USGS
United Kingdom
Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 5 Catalogue entries
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