M1.30 Earthquake – Bontddu, Gwynedd, UK
12 August 2026, 13:30 UTC · 1 month ago · Data: BGS
A magnitude 1.30 earthquake struck Bontddu, Gwynedd, UK on 12 August 2026, 13:30 UTC, at a depth of 8 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.
- Magnitude
- 1.30 (ML)
- Location
- Bontddu, Gwynedd, UK
- Date & time
- 12 August 2026, 13:30 UTC
- Coordinates
- 52.7550, -3.9720
- Depth
- 8.00 km
- Region
- UK & surrounding seas
- Source
- BGS event page
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