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M3.0 Depth: 39.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Kvinesdal (Norway)

UTC time: 2025-01-19 11:05:08 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near Kvinesdal on Jan 19, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near Kvinesdal (Norway) · 2025-01-19 11:05:08 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Kvinesdal (Norway) on January 19, 2025 at 11:05 UTC. With a focal depth of about 39 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by GEUS.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
39.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-19 11:05:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Norway
City
Kvinesdal
County
Agder
Source
geus_dk
Coordinates
58.61400, 6.84500

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 39 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 39 km
Shallow
39 km
39 km — deeper than the regional average (9.6 km)
Regional average: 9.6 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

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