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M1.7 Depth: 9.6 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Kalmar kommun (Sweden)

UTC time: 2026-03-31 11:35:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Kalmar kommun (Sweden) on March 31, 2026 at 11:35 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by GEUS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
9.6 km
UTC time
2026-03-31 11:35:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Sweden
City
Kalmar kommun
County
Kalmar County
Source
geus_dk
Coordinates
56.57700, 16.02200

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.6 km
Shallow
9.6 km
9.6 km — deeper 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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