Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC_UK
Cymru / Wales · Llanbadarn Fynydd
Country overviewUnited Kingdom · Cymru / Wales
M2.7 Earthquake near Llanbadarn Fynydd, Cymru / Wales (United Kingdom)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Llanbadarn Fynydd, Cymru / Wales (United Kingdom) on May 12, 2026 at 07:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
Details
ID
c4eec3a597c4c329b122c891bff2ff116a251fee
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 07:33:28 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc_uk
Coordinates
52.36800,
-3.34500
Temperature
10.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 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.
Depth classes per USGS
United Kingdom
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 23 Catalogue entries
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