M2.6 Depth: 4.9 km

M2.6 Earthquake near ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM (United Kingdom)

UTC time: 2024-09-10 11:12:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 10, 2024 at 11:12 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM (United Kingdom). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

4.9 km

UTC time

2024-09-10 11:12:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United Kingdom

City

England

Source

emsc_uk

Coordinates

54.18900, -3.56800

Temperature

10.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

4.9 km

4.9 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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