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M2.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Spean Bridge, Alba / Scotland (United Kingdom)

UTC time: 2026-07-28 03:09:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Spean Bridge, Alba / Scotland (United Kingdom) on July 28, 2026 at 03:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-28 03:09:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United Kingdom
State
Alba / Scotland
City
Spean Bridge
County
Highland
Village
Spean Bridge
Source
emsc_uk
Coordinates
56.87000, -4.89400
Temperature
11.8°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 (6.9 km)
Regional average: 6.9 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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