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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Carlsberg Ridge

UTC time: 2026-05-13 16:58:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 13, 2026 at 16:58 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Carlsberg Ridge. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-13 16:58:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
9.64000, 56.83000
Temperature
27.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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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