M2.2 Depth: 8.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near England (United Kingdom)

UTC time: 2026-05-01 17:51:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near England (United Kingdom) on May 1, 2026 at 17:51 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude

M2.2

Depth

8.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-01 17:51:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United Kingdom

State

England

City

England

Source

bgs_uk

Coordinates

51.96800, 1.61000

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8 km

8 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.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

West Eifel Volcanic Field

Distance: 417 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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