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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