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M1.2 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Suomussalmi, Kainuu (Finland)

UTC time: 2025-09-06 18:09:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 6, 2025 at 18:09 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Suomussalmi, Kainuu (Finland). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-06 18:09:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Finland
State
Kainuu
City
Suomussalmi
Source
emsc_nordic3
Coordinates
64.97800, 28.43200
Temperature
3.3°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 — close to the regional average (1.2 km)
Regional average: 1.2 km
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Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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