Norway – Jan Mayen

This page summarizes earthquakes in Jan Mayen (Norway). The most recently recorded event was a magnitude M1.8 earthquake near Jan Mayen on 2026-07-06 13:02:57 UTC. All event lists and map markers are limited to the last 30 days.

About Jan Mayen

Jan Mayen is a Norwegian volcanic island in the Arctic Ocean with no permanent population. It is 55 km (34 mi) long (southwest-northeast) and 377 km2 (146 sq mi) in area, partly covered by glaciers.

Earthquakes (last 30 days)
15
Max magnitude (last 30 days)
M4.2
Avg magnitude (last 30 days)
M2.14
Avg depth (last 30 days)
9 km
Seismic activity in 2026

In 2026, Jan Mayen recorded 15 earthquakes within Norway. The average magnitude was M2.14. The strongest event reached M4.2.

Located on the North America Plate.

Map (last 30 days)
< 2 2–4 4–5 ≥ 5
Earthquakes in Jan Mayen (last 30 days)