M1.6
Depth:
15.0 km
M1.6 Earthquake near Kolari, Lappi (Finland)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Kolari, Lappi (Finland) on March 28, 2026 at 14:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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Shallow
15 km
15 km — deeper than the regional average (1.2 km)
Regional average: 1.2 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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