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M1.4 Depth: 3.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Scotland (United Kingdom)

UTC time: 2026-05-07 19:17:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Scotland (United Kingdom) on May 7, 2026 at 19:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-07 19:17:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United Kingdom
State
Scotland
City
Scotland
Source
bgs_uk
Coordinates
56.55500, -6.41600

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 km — shallower than the regional average (7.3 km)
Regional average: 7.3 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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