M2.30 Earthquake – Silverdale, Lancashire, UK

13 May 2026, 09:11 UTC · 3 months ago · Data: BGS

A magnitude 2.30 earthquake struck Silverdale, Lancashire, UK on 13 May 2026, 09:11 UTC, at a depth of 3 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.

Magnitude
2.30 (ML)
Location
Silverdale, Lancashire, UK
Date & time
13 May 2026, 09:11 UTC
Coordinates
54.1640, -2.8340
Depth
3.00 km
Region
UK & surrounding seas
Source
BGS event page

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