On 18th March 2014 at 20:45:15 UTC an earthquake of magnitude ML2.6 occurred off the east Wexford coast, location 52.36N, 6.20W. This event was felt in the Wexford area and was recorded at Irish National Seismic Network (INSN) stations.
See seismogram below.
This is a region of known seismicity in Ireland and the location and magnitude of this event are of an order that would be expected for this region.
If you felt this event please fill out our questionnaire.
Geological Survey of Ireland about this earthquake.
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Last Updated: 23rd May 2018 by mary
18th March 2014 – Magnitude 2.6 earthquake recorded off Wexford coast
On 18th March 2014 at 20:45:15 UTC an earthquake of magnitude ML2.6 occurred off the east Wexford coast, location 52.36N, 6.20W. This event was felt in the Wexford area and was recorded at Irish National Seismic Network (INSN) stations.
See seismogram below.
This is a region of known seismicity in Ireland and the location and magnitude of this event are of an order that would be expected for this region.
If you felt this event please fill out our questionnaire.
Geological Survey of Ireland about this earthquake.
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