M1.20 Earthquake – Kinloch Hourn, Highland, UK

2 September 2026, 18:45 UTC · 1 month ago · Data: BGS

A magnitude 1.20 earthquake struck Kinloch Hourn, Highland, UK on 2 September 2026, 18:45 UTC, at a depth of 7 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.

Magnitude
1.20 (ML)
Location
Kinloch Hourn, Highland, UK
Date & time
2 September 2026, 18:45 UTC
Coordinates
57.0760, -5.3970
Depth
7.00 km
Region
UK & surrounding seas
Source
BGS event page

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