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M1.6 Depth: 12.1 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Trelleborgs kommun (Sweden)

UTC time: 2025-12-12 12:40:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 12, 2025 at 12:40 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Trelleborgs kommun (Sweden). With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
12.1 km
UTC time
2025-12-12 12:40:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Sweden
City
Trelleborgs kommun
County
Skåne County
Source
geus_dk
Coordinates
55.46100, 13.44400

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.1 km
Shallow
12.1 km
12.1 km — deeper 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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