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M1.7 Depth: 3.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Torsås kommun (Sweden)

UTC time: 2025-05-26 08:03:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Torsås kommun (Sweden) on May 26, 2025 at 08:03 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
3.1 km
UTC time
2025-05-26 08:03:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Sweden
City
Torsås kommun
County
Kalmar County
Source
geus_dk
Coordinates
56.42600, 16.18100

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.1 km
Shallow
3.1 km
3.1 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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