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M1.2 Depth: 27.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Leeds, England (United Kingdom)

UTC time: 2026-05-21 22:43:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Leeds, England (United Kingdom) on May 21, 2026 at 22:43 UTC. With a focal depth of about 27 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
M1.2
Depth
27.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 22:43:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United Kingdom
State
England
City
Leeds
County
West Yorkshire
Village
Bramham
Source
bgs_uk
Coordinates
53.86400, -1.37000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27 km
Shallow
27 km
27 km — deeper than 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

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