M0.60 Earthquake – Irish Sea, UK
8 May 2026, 02:18 UTC · 1 month ago · Data: BGS
A magnitude 0.60 earthquake struck Irish Sea, UK on 8 May 2026, 02:18 UTC, at a depth of 15 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.
- Magnitude
- 0.60 (ML)
- Location
- Irish Sea, UK
- Date & time
- 8 May 2026, 02:18 UTC
- Coordinates
- 53.7210, -3.2910
- Depth
- 15.00 km
- Region
- UK & surrounding seas
- Source
- BGS event page
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