Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 2.6 km
- Source
- EMSC_UK
Alba / Scotland · Perth and Kinross
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M2.7 Earthquake near Perth and Kinross, Alba / Scotland (United Kingdom)
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About this earthquake
On October 20, 2025 at 16:29 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Perth and Kinross, Alba / Scotland (United Kingdom). With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
Details
ID
89eb6325ed3b5d303044c0b72bb5297351305858
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
2.6 km
UTC time
2025-10-20 16:29:16 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc_uk
Coordinates
56.53800,
-4.55000
Temperature
6.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
2.6 km
2.6 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
United Kingdom
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 23 Catalogue entries
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