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M0.9 Depth: 8.7 km

M0.9 Earthquake near North West Leicestershire, England (United Kingdom)

UTC time: 2025-01-01 15:16:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near North West Leicestershire, England (United Kingdom) on January 1, 2025 at 15:16 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.7 km
Shallow
8.7 km
8.7 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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