M2.0 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Thisted Municipality, North Denmark Region (Denmark)

UTC time: 2025-10-18 05:50:16 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On October 18, 2025 at 05:50 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Thisted Municipality, North Denmark Region (Denmark). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by GEUS.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — shallower than the regional average (23 km)
Regional average: 23 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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