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M2.8 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Highland, Scotland (United Kingdom)

UTC time: 2026-04-16 19:46:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 16, 2026 at 19:46 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Highland, Scotland (United Kingdom). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-16 19:46:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United Kingdom
State
Scotland
City
Highland
County
Highland
Source
geus_dk
Coordinates
56.82500, -4.87600

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — deeper than 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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