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M0.5 Depth: 3.0 km

M0.5 Earthquake near Lancaster, England (United Kingdom)

UTC time: 2026-06-15 21:10:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 15, 2026 at 21:10 UTC, a magnitude M0.5 earthquake occurred near Lancaster, England (United Kingdom). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by BGS.

Details

Magnitude
M0.5
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-15 21:10:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United Kingdom
State
England
City
Lancaster
County
Lancashire
Village
Silverdale
Source
bgs_uk
Coordinates
54.16000, -2.83100

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 km — shallower than 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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