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M1.3 Earthquake near Puolanka, Kainuu (Finland)

UTC time: 2025-12-28 22:31:36 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Puolanka, Kainuu (Finland) on December 28, 2025 at 22:31 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Details

ID
b60d9242d94cdf5305420cdbaf6cd50e4c60f444
Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-28 22:31:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Finland
State
Kainuu
City
Puolanka
Source
emsc_nordic3
Coordinates
65.02500, 27.40800
Temperature
21.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — close to the regional average (1.1 km)
Regional average: 1.1 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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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 4 Catalogue entries

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