M3.20 Earthquake – Central North Sea, UK
31 July 2026, 00:31 UTC · 2 hours ago · Data: BGS
A magnitude 3.20 earthquake struck Central North Sea, UK on 31 July 2026, 00:31 UTC, at a depth of 1 km. This was a minor earthquake that may be felt close to the epicentre.
- Magnitude
- 3.20 (ML)
- Location
- Central North Sea, UK
- Date & time
- 31 July 2026, 00:31 UTC
- Coordinates
- 56.9900, 1.8290
- Depth
- 1.00 km
- Region
- UK & surrounding seas
- Source
- BGS event page
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