M3.30 Earthquake – Southern North Sea, UK

18 September 2026, 13:04 UTC · 1 month ago · Data: BGS

A magnitude 3.30 earthquake struck Southern North Sea, UK on 18 September 2026, 13:04 UTC, at a depth of 9 km. This was a minor earthquake that may be felt close to the epicentre.

Magnitude
3.30 (ML)
Location
Southern North Sea, UK
Date & time
18 September 2026, 13:04 UTC
Coordinates
53.3350, 0.6640
Depth
9.00 km
Region
UK & surrounding seas
Source
BGS event page

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