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M0.7 Depth: 4.0 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Kiltarlity, Scotland (United Kingdom)

UTC time: 2026-07-26 19:54:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near Kiltarlity, Scotland (United Kingdom) on July 26, 2026 at 19:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by BGS.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-26 19:54:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United Kingdom
State
Scotland
City
Kiltarlity
County
Highland
Village
Kiltarlity
Source
bgs_uk
Coordinates
57.43200, -4.48400

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 km
4 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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