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Highlands Shaken: 2.5 Magnitude Quake Rocks Scotland
28 Jul
Summary
- A magnitude 2.5 earthquake occurred in the Scottish Highlands.
- Residents reported hearing sounds like a small explosion and deep rumbles.
- The epicenter was near Spean Bridge at a depth of 5km.
A local magnitude 2.5 earthquake jolted residents awake in the Scottish Highlands during the early hours of Tuesday morning. The seismic event, which occurred at 3:09 AM, was felt across areas including Spean Bridge, Roybridge, Inverlair, and Fort William.
Numerous reports described the tremor as a deep rumble lasting several seconds, with some residents noting rattling objects and others likening the sound to a small underground explosion. The British Geological Survey confirmed the earthquake's epicenter was approximately 5km deep, near Spean Bridge, and its effects were detected up to 20km away.
This event marks the strongest in the immediate vicinity since a magnitude 2.7 earthquake on April 22, 2023. Historically, the region experienced a significant magnitude 4.5 earthquake in April 1817, which was felt widely across Scotland.
