M0.50 Earthquake – Byrness, Northumberland, UK

14 July 2026, 07:46 UTC · 20 days ago · Data: BGS

A magnitude 0.50 earthquake struck Byrness, Northumberland, UK on 14 July 2026, 07:46 UTC, at a depth of 8 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.

Magnitude
0.50 (ML)
Location
Byrness, Northumberland, UK
Date & time
14 July 2026, 07:46 UTC
Coordinates
55.3130, -2.4960
Depth
8.00 km
Region
UK & surrounding seas
Source
BGS event page

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