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M0.8 Depth: 2.0 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Alba / Scotland (United Kingdom)

UTC time: 2025-05-26 03:47:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 26, 2025 at 03:47 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near Alba / Scotland (United Kingdom). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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2 km
2 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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