Magnitude
M2.0
- Depth
- 12.2 km
- Source
- EMSC_NORDIC1
Malå sameby
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M2.0 Earthquake near Malå sameby (Sweden)
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About this earthquake
On February 20, 2026 at 15:15 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Malå sameby (Sweden). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
Details
ID
1f8dea751d413925266c042f01d98a62b0745815
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
12.2 km
UTC time
2026-02-20 15:15:48 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Malå sameby
County
Source
emsc_nordic1
Coordinates
64.27690,
20.70840
Temperature
7.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
12.2 km
12.2 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Skellefteå Airport42.5 kmStraight-line distance
Sweden · SFT · ESNS
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-21
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
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Context for this earthquake
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 14 Catalogue entries
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