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M1.4 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Kuusamo, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa (Finland)

UTC time: 2026-01-17 11:34:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Kuusamo, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa (Finland) on January 17, 2026 at 11:34 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-17 11:34:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Finland
State
Pohjois-Pohjanmaa
City
Kuusamo
Source
emsc_nordic2
Coordinates
66.07200, 29.26000
Temperature
12.0°C

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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 (1.2 km)
Regional average: 1.2 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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