Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 16.4 km
- Source
- GEUS_DK
Fagerhult
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M1.5 Earthquake near Fagerhult (Sweden)
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About this earthquake
On May 30, 2025 at 09:40 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Fagerhult (Sweden). With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by GEUS.
Details
ID
026349b20f82e4f94489fb84d34907bb2a270740
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
16.4 km
UTC time
2025-05-30 09:40:15 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Village
Fagerhult
Source
geus_dk
Coordinates
57.14600,
15.63300
Depth profile
Shallow
16.4 km
16.4 km — deeper than the regional average (6.6 km)
Regional average: 6.6 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Sweden
Context for this earthquake
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 14 Catalogue entries
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