M0.8 Depth: 8.0 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Badachro, Scotland (United Kingdom)

UTC time: 2026-05-26 03:39:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 26, 2026 at 03:39 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near Badachro, Scotland (United Kingdom). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by BGS.

Details

Magnitude

M0.8

Depth

8.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-26 03:39:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United Kingdom

State

Scotland

City

Badachro

County

Highland

Village

Badachro

Source

bgs_uk

Coordinates

57.70700, -5.72300

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8 km

8 km — close to the regional average (7.3 km)

Regional average: 7.3 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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