Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 38.1 km
- Source
- GEUS_DK
Denmark
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M1.7 Earthquake near Denmark (Denmark)
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About this earthquake
On May 1, 2025 at 10:13 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Denmark (Denmark). With a focal depth of about 38 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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Details
ID
e1286a721e58b7619dc0180ed4f4052c5d366a2e
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
38.1 km
UTC time
2025-05-01 10:13:18 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Denmark
Source
geus_dk
Coordinates
56.85600,
7.99000
Depth profile
Shallow
38.1 km
38.1 km — deeper than the regional average (22.3 km)
Regional average: 22.3 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
Denmark
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 3 Catalogue entries
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