M1.40 Earthquake – Warbstow, Cornwall, UK

20 July 2026, 06:58 UTC · 20 hours ago · Data: BGS

A magnitude 1.40 earthquake struck Warbstow, Cornwall, UK on 20 July 2026, 06:58 UTC, at a depth of 4 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.

Magnitude
1.40 (ML)
Location
Warbstow, Cornwall, UK
Date & time
20 July 2026, 06:58 UTC
Coordinates
50.6910, -4.5670
Depth
4.00 km
Region
UK & surrounding seas
Source
BGS event page

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