United Kingdom – Scotland

This page summarizes earthquakes in Scotland (United Kingdom). The most recently recorded event was a magnitude M1.2 earthquake near Highland on 2026-09-02 18:43:54 UTC. All event lists and map markers are limited to the last 30 days.

About Scotland

Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom, consisting of the northern part of the island of Great Britain and adjacent islands, principally in the archipelagos of the Hebrides and the Northern Isles. In 2022, the country's population was about 5.4 million.

Earthquakes (last 30 days)
6
Max magnitude (last 30 days)
M1.2
Avg magnitude (last 30 days)
M0.50
Avg depth (last 30 days)
5 km
Seismic activity in 2026

In 2026, Scotland recorded 55 earthquakes within United Kingdom. The average magnitude was M0.94. The strongest event reached M2.8.

Located on the Eurasia Plate.

Map (last 30 days)
< 2 2–4 4–5 ≥ 5
Earthquakes in Scotland (last 30 days)