M 2.2 ml Earthquake Reported in England, United Kingdom

Source: BGS/EMSC · England, United Kingdom

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A magnitude 2.2 ml earthquake occurred in England, United Kingdom at 18:47 UTC on August 25, 2026.

What this BGS earthquake report tells you, and what most readers miss

This notice was issued by BGS/EMSC on August 25, 2026 and geographically references England, United Kingdom. Its severity classification of "low" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Earthquakes - determines the monitoring protocol behind it, which shapes what follow-up action (checking for structural damage, watching for aftershocks, reviewing local building codes) is relevant and which agency holds authority over the assessment.

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What Happened

A M 2.2 ml earthquake occurred in ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM at 2026-08-25T18:47:13.0Z (UTC).

Location Details

The event was located at latitude 53.54, longitude -0.091, with a reported depth of -5 km.

Impact Assessment

No felt reports, tsunami advisory, or alert level information is available in the source data.

What You Should Know

Earthquakes below magnitude 3.0 are typically minor events.

Source

https://www.seismicportal.eu/eventdetail.html?unid=20260825_0000301 (BGS/EMSC)

Original source: BGS/EMSC Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this BGS earthquake report.

What is this BGS earthquake report about?
A magnitude 2.2 ml earthquake occurred in England, United Kingdom at 18:47 UTC on August 25, 2026.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by BGS/EMSC. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "low" severity. No immediate action required, but stay aware.
What area is affected?
This alert affects England, United Kingdom. Check with BGS/EMSC for the most current geographic scope.
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