M2.50 Earthquake – Buttercrambe, N Yorks, UK
12 October 2026, 10:42 UTC · 3 hours ago · Data: BGS
A magnitude 2.50 earthquake struck Buttercrambe, N Yorks, UK on 12 October 2026, 10:42 UTC, at a depth of 18 km. This was a minor earthquake that may be felt close to the epicentre.
- Magnitude
- 2.50 (ML)
- Location
- Buttercrambe, N Yorks, UK
- Date & time
- 12 October 2026, 10:42 UTC
- Coordinates
- 54.0170, -0.8750
- Depth
- 18.00 km
- Region
- UK & surrounding seas
- Source
- BGS event page
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