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M1.5 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Kouvola, Kymenlaakso (Finland)

UTC time: 2026-03-12 18:39:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Kouvola, Kymenlaakso (Finland) on March 12, 2026 at 18:39 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-12 18:39:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Finland
State
Kymenlaakso
City
Kouvola
Source
emsc_nordic2
Coordinates
60.91400, 26.61300
Temperature
19.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — close to the regional average (1.2 km)
Regional average: 1.2 km
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Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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