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M1.7 Depth: 38.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Denmark (Denmark)

UTC time: 2025-05-01 10:13:18 UTC Local time: —

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.

The data is provided by GEUS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
38.1 km
UTC time
2025-05-01 10:13:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Denmark
City
Denmark
Source
geus_dk
Coordinates
56.85600, 7.99000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 38.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 38.1 km
Shallow
38.1 km
38.1 km — deeper than the regional average (23 km)
Regional average: 23 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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