M1.30 Earthquake – Caerleon, Gwent, UK

3 October 2026, 14:51 UTC · 11 days ago · Data: BGS

A magnitude 1.30 earthquake struck Caerleon, Gwent, UK on 3 October 2026, 14:51 UTC, at a depth of 15 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.

Magnitude
1.30 (ML)
Location
Caerleon, Gwent, UK
Date & time
3 October 2026, 14:51 UTC
Coordinates
51.6260, -2.9880
Depth
15.00 km
Region
UK & surrounding seas
Source
BGS event page

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