M1.70 Earthquake – Brotton, North Yorkshire, UK
12 May 2026, 13:13 UTC · 3 months ago · Data: BGS
A magnitude 1.70 earthquake struck Brotton, North Yorkshire, UK on 12 May 2026, 13:13 UTC, at a depth of 11 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.
- Magnitude
- 1.70 (ML)
- Location
- Brotton, North Yorkshire, UK
- Date & time
- 12 May 2026, 13:13 UTC
- Coordinates
- 54.5520, -0.9660
- Depth
- 11.00 km
- Region
- UK & surrounding seas
- Source
- BGS event page
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