M2.70 Earthquake – Silverdale, Lancashire, UK

21 September 2026, 08:38 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: BGS

A magnitude 2.70 earthquake struck Silverdale, Lancashire, UK on 21 September 2026, 08:38 UTC, at a depth of 3 km. This was a minor earthquake that may be felt close to the epicentre.

Magnitude
2.70 (ML)
Location
Silverdale, Lancashire, UK
Date & time
21 September 2026, 08:38 UTC
Coordinates
54.1660, -2.8300
Depth
3.00 km
Region
UK & surrounding seas
Source
BGS event page

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