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M1.8 Depth: 27.8 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Denmark (Denmark)

UTC time: 2026-05-20 14:26:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 20, 2026 at 14:26 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Denmark (Denmark). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 28 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by GEUS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
27.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 14:26:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Denmark
City
Denmark
Source
geus_dk
Coordinates
55.46300, 12.27100

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27.8 km
Shallow
27.8 km
27.8 km — deeper 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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