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M2.5 Depth: 7.8 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Amber Valley, England (United Kingdom)

UTC time: 2024-04-19 01:42:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Amber Valley, England (United Kingdom) on April 19, 2024 at 01:42 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
7.8 km
UTC time
2024-04-19 01:42:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United Kingdom
State
England
City
Amber Valley
County
Derbyshire
Village
Weston Underwood
Source
emsc_uk
Coordinates
52.99800, -1.56000
Temperature
1.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.8 km
Shallow
7.8 km
7.8 km — close to 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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