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M1.3 Depth: 0.5 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Gällivare kommun (Sweden)

UTC time: 2024-11-21 23:00:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 21, 2024 at 23:00 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Gällivare kommun (Sweden). With a focal depth of about 1 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
0.5 km
UTC time
2024-11-21 23:00:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Sweden
City
Gällivare kommun
County
Norrbottens län
Source
emsc_nordic1
Coordinates
67.16080, 20.58320
Temperature
-27.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.5 km
Shallow
0.5 km
0.5 km — shallower 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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