M0.60 Earthquake – Irish Sea, UK

12 August 2026, 04:20 UTC · 12 days ago · Data: BGS

A magnitude 0.60 earthquake struck Irish Sea, UK on 12 August 2026, 04:20 UTC, at a depth of 3 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.

Magnitude
0.60 (ML)
Location
Irish Sea, UK
Date & time
12 August 2026, 04:20 UTC
Coordinates
54.1590, -4.2480
Depth
3.00 km
Region
UK & surrounding seas
Source
BGS event page

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