Magnitude
M0.1
- Depth
- 12.0 km
- Source
- EMSC_UK
The Municipal District of Arklow
Country overviewIreland
M0.1 Earthquake near The Municipal District of Arklow (Ireland)
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About this earthquake
On October 12, 2025 at 22:29 UTC, a magnitude M0.1 earthquake occurred near The Municipal District of Arklow (Ireland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
Details
ID
e01704410dfb9aec81ca06f9ff880f8c92891a5e
Magnitude
M0.1
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-12 22:29:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
County
Source
emsc_uk
Coordinates
52.91000,
-6.23000
Temperature
11.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
12 km
12 km — deeper than the regional average (4.2 km)
Regional average: 4.2 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
Ireland
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 0 Catalogue entries
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