M0.40 Earthquake – Knockanore, Co Waterford, UK

11 August 2026, 00:47 UTC · 1 month ago · Data: BGS

A magnitude 0.40 earthquake struck Knockanore, Co Waterford, UK on 11 August 2026, 00:47 UTC, at a depth of 8 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.

Magnitude
0.40 (ML)
Location
Knockanore, Co Waterford, UK
Date & time
11 August 2026, 00:47 UTC
Coordinates
52.0590, -7.8980
Depth
8.00 km
Region
UK & surrounding seas
Source
BGS event page

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