M0.70 Earthquake – Caerleon, Gwent, UK

3 October 2026, 16:56 UTC · 29 days ago · Data: BGS

A magnitude 0.70 earthquake struck Caerleon, Gwent, UK on 3 October 2026, 16:56 UTC, at a depth of 16 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.

Magnitude
0.70 (ML)
Location
Caerleon, Gwent, UK
Date & time
3 October 2026, 16:56 UTC
Coordinates
51.6180, -2.9760
Depth
16.00 km
Region
UK & surrounding seas
Source
BGS event page

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