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M1.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Langley, England (United Kingdom)

UTC time: 2026-07-23 11:28:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 23, 2026 at 11:28 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Langley, England (United Kingdom). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-23 11:28:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United Kingdom
State
England
City
Langley
County
Cheshire East
Village
Langley
Source
bgs_uk
Coordinates
53.24400, -2.07500

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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