M0.80 Earthquake – Gairlochy, Highland, UK

29 July 2026, 12:13 UTC · 1 month ago · Data: BGS

A magnitude 0.80 earthquake struck Gairlochy, Highland, UK on 29 July 2026, 12:13 UTC, at a depth of 8 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.

Magnitude
0.80 (ML)
Location
Gairlochy, Highland, UK
Date & time
29 July 2026, 12:13 UTC
Coordinates
56.9050, -5.1140
Depth
8.00 km
Region
UK & surrounding seas
Source
BGS event page

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