M2.30 Earthquake – Southern North Sea, UK

26 May 2026, 21:11 UTC · 2 months ago · Data: BGS

A magnitude 2.30 earthquake struck Southern North Sea, UK on 26 May 2026, 21:11 UTC, at a depth of 30 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.

Magnitude
2.30 (ML)
Location
Southern North Sea, UK
Date & time
26 May 2026, 21:11 UTC
Coordinates
53.7310, 3.1830
Depth
30.00 km
Region
UK & surrounding seas
Source
BGS event page

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