M2.60 Earthquake – Buttercrambe, N Yorks, UK

12 October 2026, 10:42 UTC · 1 day ago · Data: BGS

A magnitude 2.60 earthquake struck Buttercrambe, N Yorks, UK on 12 October 2026, 10:42 UTC, at a depth of 23 km. This was a minor earthquake that may be felt close to the epicentre.

Magnitude
2.60 (ML)
Location
Buttercrambe, N Yorks, UK
Date & time
12 October 2026, 10:42 UTC
Coordinates
54.0210, -0.8790
Depth
23.00 km
Region
UK & surrounding seas
Source
BGS event page

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