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M1.3 Depth: 8.0 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Borthwnog, Wales (United Kingdom)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 13:29:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2026 at 13:29 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Borthwnog, Wales (United Kingdom). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by BGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 13:29:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United Kingdom
State
Wales
City
Borthwnog
County
Gwynedd
Village
Borthwnog
Source
bgs_uk
Coordinates
52.75500, -3.97200
Temperature
26.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 km — close to the regional average (6.8 km)
Regional average: 6.8 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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