Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 4.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
NORWEGIAN SEA
M3.1 Earthquake near NORWEGIAN SEA
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near NORWEGIAN SEA on January 6, 2026 at 16:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
233486ea2fad51eb742d85b7432b49ca20e906a6
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
4.9 km
UTC time
2026-01-06 16:36:09 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
72.96920,
4.68520
Temperature
1.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
4.9 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
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.
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