Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC_UK
Alba / Scotland · Stirling
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M3.7 Earthquake near Stirling, Alba / Scotland (United Kingdom)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Stirling, Alba / Scotland (United Kingdom) on October 20, 2025 at 17:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
Details
ID
c3446a5aaacec5dd05e891429a6bb8e2e0971c50
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-20 17:06:43 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc_uk
Coordinates
56.53930,
-4.33660
Temperature
6.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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 ≥ 3.0 · 5 Catalogue entries
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