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M1.7 Depth: 11.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Skelton and Brotton, England (United Kingdom)

UTC time: 2026-05-12 13:13:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Skelton and Brotton, England (United Kingdom) on May 12, 2026 at 13:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 km — deeper than the regional average (7.2 km)
Regional average: 7.2 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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