M1.4 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Sölvesborgs kommun (Sweden)

UTC time: 2025-05-14 12:36:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Sölvesborgs kommun (Sweden) on May 14, 2025 at 12:36 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by GEUS.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

0.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-14 12:36:49 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Sweden

City

Sölvesborgs kommun

County

Blekinge County

Source

geus_dk

Coordinates

56.13900, 14.64700

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

0 km

0 km — shallower 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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