M2.70 Earthquake – Llanbister, Powys, UK
12 May 2026, 07:33 UTC · 1 month ago · Data: BGS
A magnitude 2.70 earthquake struck Llanbister, Powys, UK on 12 May 2026, 07:33 UTC, at a depth of 5 km. This was a minor earthquake that may be felt close to the epicentre.
- Magnitude
- 2.70 (ML)
- Location
- Llanbister, Powys, UK
- Date & time
- 12 May 2026, 07:33 UTC
- Coordinates
- 52.3680, -3.3450
- Depth
- 5.00 km
- Region
- UK & surrounding seas
- Source
- BGS event page
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