M1.1 Depth: 1.0 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Cymru / Wales (United Kingdom)

UTC time: 2025-07-23 00:56:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Cymru / Wales (United Kingdom) on July 23, 2025 at 00:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Details

Magnitude

M1.1

Depth

1.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-23 00:56:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United Kingdom

State

Cymru / Wales

City

Cymru / Wales

Source

emsc_uk

Coordinates

51.74000, -5.42000

Temperature

17.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

1 km

1 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.

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