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M1.5 Depth: 2.8 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Mörrum (Sweden)

UTC time: 2025-12-16 13:30:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Mörrum (Sweden) on December 16, 2025 at 13:30 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
M1.5
Depth
2.8 km
UTC time
2025-12-16 13:30:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Sweden
City
Mörrum
County
Blekinge County
Village
Mörrum
Source
geus_dk
Coordinates
56.19100, 14.73300

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.8 km
Shallow
2.8 km
2.8 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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