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M3.5 Depth: 8.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Sortland (Norway)

UTC time: 2025-01-15 01:27:41 UTC Local time: —
M3.5 earthquake near Sortland on Jan 15, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.5 Earthquake near Sortland (Norway) · 2025-01-15 01:27:41 UTC

About this earthquake

On January 15, 2025 at 01:27 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Sortland (Norway). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by GEUS.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-15 01:27:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Norway
City
Sortland
County
Nordland
Source
geus_dk
Coordinates
68.54700, 15.47200

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 km — close to 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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