Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 32.3 km
- Source
- GEUS_DK
Mariestads kommun
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M3.8 Earthquake near Mariestads kommun (Sweden)
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About this earthquake
On February 19, 2025 at 15:16 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Mariestads kommun (Sweden). With a focal depth of about 32 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by GEUS.
Details
ID
d56f219d8a8130d7d40a4f6e478e8fb196bc7da4
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
32.3 km
UTC time
2025-02-19 15:16:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Mariestads kommun
County
Source
geus_dk
Coordinates
58.99800,
13.51600
Depth profile
Shallow
32.3 km
32.3 km — deeper than the regional average (6.6 km)
Regional average: 6.6 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
Sweden
Context for this earthquake
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2 Catalogue entries
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