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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