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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