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M0.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Lochaline, Scotland (United Kingdom)

UTC time: 2026-05-21 23:27:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 21, 2026 at 23:27 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near Lochaline, Scotland (United Kingdom). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by BGS.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 23:27:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United Kingdom
State
Scotland
City
Lochaline
County
Highland
Village
Lochaline
Source
bgs_uk
Coordinates
56.54400, -5.78300

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to 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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