M1.30 Earthquake – Bettws, Gwent, UK
3 October 2026, 14:51 UTC · 1 day ago · Data: BGS
A magnitude 1.30 earthquake struck Bettws, Gwent, UK on 3 October 2026, 14:51 UTC, at a depth of 6 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.
- Magnitude
- 1.30 (ML)
- Location
- Bettws, Gwent, UK
- Date & time
- 3 October 2026, 14:51 UTC
- Coordinates
- 51.6050, -3.0250
- Depth
- 6.00 km
- Region
- UK & surrounding seas
- Source
- BGS event page
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