M2.10 Earthquake – Southern North Sea, UK

5 August 2026, 05:12 UTC · 1 month ago · Data: BGS

A magnitude 2.10 earthquake struck Southern North Sea, UK on 5 August 2026, 05:12 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.

Magnitude
2.10 (ML)
Location
Southern North Sea, UK
Date & time
5 August 2026, 05:12 UTC
Coordinates
54.2540, 1.1430
Depth
10.00 km
Region
UK & surrounding seas
Source
BGS event page

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