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M0.4 Depth: 6.0 km

M0.4 Earthquake near Knock ED (Ireland)

UTC time: 2025-12-25 06:13:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 25, 2025 at 06:13 UTC, a magnitude M0.4 earthquake occurred near Knock ED (Ireland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude
M0.4
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-25 06:13:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Ireland
City
Knock ED
County
County Donegal
Source
emsc_uk
Coordinates
54.73000, -7.80000
Temperature
16.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 km — close to the regional average (4 km)
Regional average: 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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