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M2.0 Depth: 46.1 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Sønderholm, North Denmark Region (Denmark)

UTC time: 2026-04-09 00:30:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 9, 2026 at 00:30 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Sønderholm, North Denmark Region (Denmark). With a focal depth of about 46 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by GEUS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
46.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-09 00:30:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Denmark
State
North Denmark Region
City
Sønderholm
Village
Sønderholm
Source
geus_dk
Coordinates
57.00100, 9.72900

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 46.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 46.1 km
Shallow
46.1 km
46.1 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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