M1.00 Earthquake – Halton, Lancashire, UK

5 October 2026, 07:38 UTC · 28 days ago · Data: BGS

A magnitude 1.00 earthquake struck Halton, Lancashire, UK on 5 October 2026, 07:38 UTC, at a depth of 13 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.

Magnitude
1.00 (ML)
Location
Halton, Lancashire, UK
Date & time
5 October 2026, 07:38 UTC
Coordinates
54.0940, -2.7730
Depth
13.00 km
Region
UK & surrounding seas
Source
BGS event page

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