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M4.9 Depth: 4.2 km

M4.9 Earthquake

UTC time: 2025-05-07 14:58:53 UTC Local time: —
M4.9 earthquake near Earthquake location (70.934, -6.901) on May 7, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.9 Earthquake · 2025-05-07 14:58:53 UTC

About this earthquake

On May 7, 2025 at 14:58 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Earthquake location (70.934, -6.901). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by NNSN.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
4.2 km
UTC time
2025-05-07 14:58:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
nnsn
Coordinates
70.93400, -6.90100

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.2 km
Shallow
4.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Jan Mayen
    Distance: 48 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'197 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Norway

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