M0.70 Earthquake – Silverdale, Lancashire, UK

22 June 2026, 00:38 UTC · 10 days ago · Data: BGS

A magnitude 0.70 earthquake struck Silverdale, Lancashire, UK on 22 June 2026, 00:38 UTC, at a depth of 3 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.

Magnitude
0.70 (ML)
Location
Silverdale, Lancashire, UK
Date & time
22 June 2026, 00:38 UTC
Coordinates
54.1650, -2.8280
Depth
3.00 km
Region
UK & surrounding seas
Source
BGS event page

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