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M1.6 Depth: 17.4 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Staffanstorp (Sweden)

UTC time: 2025-01-28 08:01:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Staffanstorp (Sweden) on January 28, 2025 at 08:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 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 data is provided by GEUS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
17.4 km
UTC time
2025-01-28 08:01:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Sweden
City
Staffanstorp
County
Skåne County
Source
geus_dk
Coordinates
55.65300, 13.19800

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.4 km
Shallow
17.4 km
17.4 km — deeper 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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