M3.2 Depth: 20.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Lancaster, England (United Kingdom)

UTC time: 2025-12-03 23:23:33 UTC Local time: —

M3.2 earthquake near Lancaster on Dec 3, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.2 Earthquake near Lancaster, England (United Kingdom) · 2025-12-03 23:23:33 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Lancaster, England (United Kingdom) on December 3, 2025 at 23:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by GEUS.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

20.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-03 23:23:33 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United Kingdom

State

England

City

Lancaster

County

Lancashire

Village

Warton

Source

geus_dk

Coordinates

54.32700, -3.22500

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

20 km

20 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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