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M1.2 Depth: 15.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Växjö kommun (Sweden)

UTC time: 2025-01-13 11:16:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Växjö kommun (Sweden) on January 13, 2025 at 11:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by GEUS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-13 11:16:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Sweden
City
Växjö kommun
County
Kronoberg County
Source
geus_dk
Coordinates
56.63800, 15.06800

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 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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