M3.5 Earthquake 1 km SW of Bjæverskov, Denmark — May 20, 2026
2026-05-20 14:14:33 UTC (6 hours ago) · approx. 3:14 PM UTC+1 local
Felt by 202 people across surrounding communities.
On May 20, 2026 at 14:14 UTC, a magnitude 3.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 1 km SW of Bjæverskov, Denmark, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 55.4511°, 12.0211°. This earthquake was detected by 17 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 271, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 2.7 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 157 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 202 citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report
Earthquake Details
12.0211°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 3.5 earthquake near Bjæverskov, Denmark?
The magnitude 3.5 earthquake that struck 1 km SW of Bjæverskov, Denmark on May 20, 2026 at 14:14 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 55.4511°, 12.0211°, which is 1 km SW of Bjæverskov, Denmark.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 3.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000syyn). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 20, 2026). M3.5 Earthquake 1 km SW of Bjæverskov, Denmark — May 20, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000syyn/