Magnitude
M2.3
- Depth
- 13.6 km
- Source
- EMSC_NORDIC3
Kainuu · Sotkamo
Country overviewFinland · Kainuu
M2.3 Earthquake near Sotkamo, Kainuu (Finland)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Sotkamo, Kainuu (Finland) on July 3, 2025 at 11:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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Depth profile
Shallow
13.6 km
13.6 km — deeper than the regional average (1.1 km)
Regional average: 1.1 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
Finland
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 4 Catalogue entries
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