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M0.5 Depth: 3.0 km

M0.5 Earthquake near Carthage ED (Ireland)

UTC time: 2024-10-08 17:35:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.5 earthquake was recorded near Carthage ED (Ireland) on October 8, 2024 at 17:35 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 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.

Details

Magnitude
M0.5
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2024-10-08 17:35:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Ireland
City
Carthage ED
County
County Donegal
Source
emsc_uk
Coordinates
55.30000, -7.18000
Temperature
8.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 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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