Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 12.0 km
- Source
- GEUS_DK
Denmark
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M1.7 Earthquake near Denmark (Denmark)
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About this earthquake
On May 4, 2026 at 01:29 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Denmark (Denmark). With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by GEUS.
Details
ID
120a091eb5e1b7e4b9b11248afce96f8a6d5f3a3
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 01:29:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Denmark
Source
geus_dk
Coordinates
56.32400,
11.72900
Depth profile
Shallow
12 km
12 km — shallower than the regional average (22.3 km)
Regional average: 22.3 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Anholt Airfield43.0 kmStraight-line distance
Denmark · EKAT
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Denmark
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 3 Catalogue entries
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