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M1.6 Depth: 4.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Perth and Kinross, Scotland (United Kingdom)

UTC time: 2026-04-17 04:47:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 17, 2026 at 04:47 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Perth and Kinross, Scotland (United Kingdom). With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by BGS.

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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 (7 km)
Regional average: 7 km
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Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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