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M1.4 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Övertorneå kommun (Sweden)

UTC time: 2025-08-23 20:59:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 23, 2025 at 20:59 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Övertorneå kommun (Sweden). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-23 20:59:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Sweden
City
Övertorneå kommun
County
Norrbottens län
Source
emsc_nordic1
Coordinates
66.63900, 23.67950
Temperature
14.4°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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