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M0.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Éire / Ireland (Ireland)

UTC time: 2026-07-28 13:08:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 28, 2026 at 13:08 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near Éire / Ireland (Ireland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-28 13:08:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Ireland
City
Éire / Ireland
Source
emsc_uk
Coordinates
52.88000, -5.94000
Temperature
19.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to the regional average (4.3 km)
Regional average: 4.3 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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