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M0.6 Depth: 8.0 km

M0.6 Earthquake near Arrivain, Scotland (United Kingdom)

UTC time: 2026-07-08 08:48:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 8, 2026 at 08:48 UTC, a magnitude M0.6 earthquake occurred near Arrivain, Scotland (United Kingdom). 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 event was recorded by BGS.

Details

Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-08 08:48:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United Kingdom
State
Scotland
City
Arrivain
County
Argyll and Bute
Source
bgs_uk
Coordinates
56.44000, -4.82300
Temperature
14.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
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

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