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M0.9 Depth: 8.0 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Sandwell, England (United Kingdom)

UTC time: 2026-07-20 09:22:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near Sandwell, England (United Kingdom) on July 20, 2026 at 09:22 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 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.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 km — close to 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.

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