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M0.8 Depth: 0.0 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Pajala kommun (Sweden)

UTC time: 2024-12-13 22:23:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Pajala kommun (Sweden) on December 13, 2024 at 22:23 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2024-12-13 22:23:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Sweden
City
Pajala kommun
County
Norrbottens län
Source
emsc_nordic1
Coordinates
67.29800, 23.40100
Temperature
1.4°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 — shallower than the regional average (6.4 km)
Regional average: 6.4 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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