Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 12.0 km
- Source
- EMSC_UK
England · Llanfair Waterdine
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M2.5 Earthquake near Llanfair Waterdine, England (United Kingdom)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Llanfair Waterdine, England (United Kingdom) on July 2, 2025 at 23:42 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
Details
ID
afda9460ecc2265657ce72e49ac807a02867f884
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-02 23:42:01 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc_uk
Coordinates
52.37100,
-3.09400
Temperature
14.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
12 km
12 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 ≥ 2.0 · 23 Catalogue entries
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