M0.50 Earthquake – Silverdale, Lancashire, UK

8 July 2026, 05:45 UTC · 6 hours ago · Data: BGS

A magnitude 0.50 earthquake struck Silverdale, Lancashire, UK on 8 July 2026, 05:45 UTC, at a depth of 2 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.

Magnitude
0.50 (ML)
Location
Silverdale, Lancashire, UK
Date & time
8 July 2026, 05:45 UTC
Coordinates
54.1460, -2.8460
Depth
2.00 km
Region
UK & surrounding seas
Source
BGS event page

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