M2.70 Earthquake – English Channel, UK
29 September 2026, 06:44 UTC · 5 hours ago · Data: BGS
A magnitude 2.70 earthquake struck English Channel, UK on 29 September 2026, 06:44 UTC, at a depth of 5 km. This was a minor earthquake that may be felt close to the epicentre.
- Magnitude
- 2.70 (ML)
- Location
- English Channel, UK
- Date & time
- 29 September 2026, 06:44 UTC
- Coordinates
- 51.4810, 2.7070
- Depth
- 5.00 km
- Region
- UK & surrounding seas
- Source
- BGS event page
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