M4.9 Earthquake

UTC time: 2025-05-07 14:58:53 UTC Local time: —

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Magnitude

M4.9

Depth: 4.2 km
Source: NNSN

Earthquake location (70.934, -6.901)

Map

M4.9 Earthquake · 2025-05-07 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

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

21b642a344f49549bdec9ab156cb7d1516203b20

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

Depth profile

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

No unambiguous area assignment

Context for this earthquake

This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.

Earthquake overview

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

509

Country (24h)

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