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M3.8 Depth: 32.3 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Mariestads kommun (Sweden)

UTC time: 2025-02-19 15:16:32 UTC Local time: —
M3.8 earthquake near Mariestads kommun on Feb 19, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.8 Earthquake near Mariestads kommun (Sweden) · 2025-02-19 15:16:32 UTC

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

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
32.3 km
UTC time
2025-02-19 15:16:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Sweden
City
Mariestads kommun
County
Västra Götalands län
Source
geus_dk
Coordinates
58.99800, 13.51600

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32.3 km
Shallow
32.3 km
32.3 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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