M2.30 Earthquake – Lochcarron, Highland, UK
17 July 2026, 00:38 UTC · 12 hours ago · Data: BGS
A magnitude 2.30 earthquake struck Lochcarron, Highland, UK on 17 July 2026, 00:38 UTC, at a depth of 7 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.
- Magnitude
- 2.30 (ML)
- Location
- Lochcarron, Highland, UK
- Date & time
- 17 July 2026, 00:38 UTC
- Coordinates
- 57.4180, -5.5310
- Depth
- 7.00 km
- Region
- UK & surrounding seas
- Source
- BGS event page
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