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M1.5 Earthquake near Sodankylä, Lappi (Finland)

UTC time: 2026-01-21 15:21:19 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Sodankylä, Lappi (Finland) on January 21, 2026 at 15:21 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Details

ID
7d87369748752ffd1848e7bcd10efea912d4c023
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-21 15:21:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Finland
State
Lappi
City
Sodankylä
Source
emsc_nordic3
Coordinates
67.33500, 26.26900
Temperature
-2.0°C

Depth profile

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

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 4 Catalogue entries

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