Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC_UK
Alba / Scotland · Perth and Kinross
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M3.3 Earthquake near Perth and Kinross, Alba / Scotland (United Kingdom)
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About this earthquake
On April 16, 2026 at 19:46 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Perth and Kinross, Alba / Scotland (United Kingdom). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
Details
ID
a224e1e57fe9e97c0dc8dfde87862f84737d78ba
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-16 19:46:27 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc_uk
Coordinates
56.63530,
-4.38030
Temperature
6.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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
United Kingdom
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 5 Catalogue entries
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