M1.4 Depth: 9.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Wigan, England (United Kingdom)

UTC time: 2026-05-31 21:55:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Wigan, England (United Kingdom) on May 31, 2026 at 21:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by BGS.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

9.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-31 21:55:32 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United Kingdom

State

England

City

Wigan

County

Greater Manchester

Village

Howe Bridge

Source

bgs_uk

Coordinates

53.52700, -2.50800

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9 km

9 km — close to the regional average (7.3 km)

Regional average: 7.3 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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