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M2.2 Earthquake near Solund (Norway)

UTC time: 2026-02-24 05:46:35 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Solund (Norway) on February 24, 2026 at 05:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Details

ID
040b4996b518ead8037b457a914e07384d8142ea
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-24 05:46:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Norway
City
Solund
County
Vestland
Source
emsc_nordic2
Coordinates
60.98440, 4.54950
Temperature
13.5°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to the regional average (9.8 km)
Regional average: 9.8 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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Context for this earthquake

06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 46 Catalogue entries

Of 45 other entries for this area and period, 34 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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