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M2.1 Depth: 0.1 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Gotland Municipality (Sweden)

UTC time: 2025-02-24 12:45:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Gotland Municipality (Sweden) on February 24, 2025 at 12:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by GEUS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
0.1 km
UTC time
2025-02-24 12:45:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Sweden
City
Gotland Municipality
County
Gotland County
Source
geus_dk
Coordinates
57.38900, 18.97000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.1 km
Shallow
0.1 km
0.1 km — shallower than the regional average (6.4 km)
Regional average: 6.4 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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