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M3.5 Earthquake 42 km WNW of Comrie, United Kingdom — April 16, 2026

2026-04-16 19:46:26 UTC (2026-04-16) · approx. 7:46 PM UTC+0 local

MagnitudeM3.5(mb)
Time19:46 UTC≈ 7:46 PM UTC+0
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates56.575°, -4.553°
Felt by1DYFI response
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On April 16, 2026 at 19:46 UTC, a magnitude 3.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 42 km WNW of Comrie, United Kingdom, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 56.5752°, -4.5526°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 2.7 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 157 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.58°, -4.55°

Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking

Aggregated felt-report intensity from 1 citizen response to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.

USGS DYFI community-reported intensity map for the M3.5 earthquake near 42 km WNW of Comrie, United Kingdom

Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.5 mb
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
56.5752°N
-4.5526°E
Felt Reports
1
DYFI responses
Community Intensity
3.8
CDI from reports

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000sqqe
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
189
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
171.0°
Min Station Distance
1.471°
RMS Residual
0.73 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-03 01:37:59 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.5 earthquake near Comrie, United Kingdom?

The magnitude 3.5 earthquake that struck 42 km WNW of Comrie, United Kingdom on April 16, 2026 at 19:46 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 3.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

What should I do after an earthquake?

If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.

Actions

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 3.5 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000sqqe). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 16, 2026). M3.5 Earthquake 42 km WNW of Comrie, United Kingdom — April 16, 2026. Retrieved July 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000sqqe/