M1.5 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Kouvola, Kymenlaakso (Finland)

UTC time: 2026-03-19 11:47:23 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 19, 2026 at 11:47 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Kouvola, Kymenlaakso (Finland). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-19 11:47:23 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Source
emsc_nordic2
Coordinates
60.74200, 26.86100
Temperature
20.6°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
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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