M1.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Amber Valley, England (United Kingdom)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 17:01:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Amber Valley, England (United Kingdom) on August 17, 2026 at 17:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by BGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-17 17:01:16 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United Kingdom

State

England

City

Amber Valley

County

Derbyshire

Village

Milford

Source

bgs_uk

Coordinates

53.00500, -1.47400

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Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — deeper than 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.

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