M1.20 Earthquake – Wycoller, Lancashire, UK

5 September 2026, 20:04 UTC · 1 month ago · Data: BGS

A magnitude 1.20 earthquake struck Wycoller, Lancashire, UK on 5 September 2026, 20:04 UTC, at a depth of 13 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.

Magnitude
1.20 (ML)
Location
Wycoller, Lancashire, UK
Date & time
5 September 2026, 20:04 UTC
Coordinates
53.8410, -2.1000
Depth
13.00 km
Region
UK & surrounding seas
Source
BGS event page

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