M1.50 Earthquake – Silverdale, Lancashire, UK

22 September 2026, 11:46 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: BGS

A magnitude 1.50 earthquake struck Silverdale, Lancashire, UK on 22 September 2026, 11:46 UTC, at a depth of 3 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.

Magnitude
1.50 (ML)
Location
Silverdale, Lancashire, UK
Date & time
22 September 2026, 11:46 UTC
Coordinates
54.1660, -2.8270
Depth
3.00 km
Region
UK & surrounding seas
Source
BGS event page

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