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M2.0 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Piteå kommun (Sweden)

UTC time: 2025-05-12 03:11:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2025 at 03:11 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Piteå kommun (Sweden). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-12 03:11:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Sweden
City
Piteå kommun
County
Norrbottens län
Source
emsc_nordic1
Coordinates
65.06500, 22.20230
Temperature
17.0°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 — shallower 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.

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