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M3.9 Depth: 15.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Køge, Region Sjælland (Denmark)

UTC time: 2026-05-20 14:14:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 20, 2026 at 14:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Køge, Region Sjælland (Denmark). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 14:14:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Denmark
State
Region Sjælland
City
Køge
Source
emsc_nordic1
Coordinates
55.45630, 12.12940
Temperature
18.1°C

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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 — shallower than the regional average (23 km)
Regional average: 23 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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