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M1.2 Depth: 27.4 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Aalborg, North Denmark Region (Denmark)

UTC time: 2026-02-01 03:12:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Aalborg, North Denmark Region (Denmark) on February 1, 2026 at 03:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by GEUS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
27.4 km
UTC time
2026-02-01 03:12:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Denmark
State
North Denmark Region
City
Aalborg
Source
geus_dk
Coordinates
57.08000, 9.88700

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27.4 km
Shallow
27.4 km
27.4 km — close to 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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