Magnitude
M0.3
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC_UK
Manorhamilton ED
Country overviewIreland
M0.3 Earthquake near Manorhamilton ED (Ireland)
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About this earthquake
On August 23, 2026 at 14:22 UTC, a magnitude M0.3 earthquake occurred near Manorhamilton ED (Ireland). With a focal depth of about 5 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.
Details
ID
f92eeba4aa639d23d7c6696b340b2cb13ad7cc79
Magnitude
M0.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-23 14:22:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Manorhamilton ED
County
Source
emsc_uk
Coordinates
54.33000,
-8.13000
Temperature
9.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to the regional average (4.2 km)
Regional average: 4.2 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
Ireland
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 0 Catalogue entries
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