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M0.7 Depth: 1.0 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Alba / Scotland (United Kingdom)

UTC time: 2026-01-21 15:07:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 21, 2026 at 15:07 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near Alba / Scotland (United Kingdom). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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1 km
1 km — shallower than the regional average (7 km)
Regional average: 7 km
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Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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