M2.5 Depth: 4.6 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Litton, England (United Kingdom)

UTC time: 2025-05-16 01:36:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Litton, England (United Kingdom) on May 16, 2025 at 01:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

4.6 km

UTC time

2025-05-16 01:36:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United Kingdom

State

England

City

Litton

County

North Yorkshire

Source

emsc_uk

Coordinates

54.16100, -2.15300

Temperature

13.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

4.6 km

4.6 km — close to 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.

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