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M1.8 Earthquake near Borgholms kommun (Sweden)

UTC time: 2025-06-09 09:41:26 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Borgholms kommun (Sweden) on June 9, 2025 at 09:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

ID
aa8e7bb8d59c2b14334044a4fe6fde8d0f68adde
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
24.2 km
UTC time
2025-06-09 09:41:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Sweden
City
Borgholms kommun
County
Kalmar County
Source
geus_dk
Coordinates
57.21000, 16.94700

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.2 km
Shallow
24.2 km
24.2 km — deeper than the regional average (6.6 km)
Regional average: 6.6 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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Nuclear power plants

  • Oskarshamn nuclear power plantSwedenOperating at dataset date · Permanently shut downReactor units at site: 3
    28.3 kmStraight-line distance

Source: Global Energy Monitor · Global Nuclear Power Tracker · Dataset date: 2026-08

This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates

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Context for this earthquake

21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 14 Catalogue entries

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