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M2.0 Depth: 2.9 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Kalmar kommun (Sweden)

UTC time: 2025-05-26 06:00:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 26, 2025 at 06:00 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Kalmar kommun (Sweden). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by GEUS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
2.9 km
UTC time
2025-05-26 06:00:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Sweden
City
Kalmar kommun
County
Kalmar County
Source
geus_dk
Coordinates
56.46900, 16.17300

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.9 km
Shallow
2.9 km
2.9 km — shallower than the regional average (6.4 km)
Regional average: 6.4 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

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