Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 19.1 km
- Source
- GEUS_DK
Jan Mayen
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M3.4 Earthquake near Jan Mayen (Norway)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Jan Mayen (Norway) on October 5, 2025 at 12:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by GEUS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
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Depth profile
Shallow
19.1 km
19.1 km — deeper than 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 ≥ 3.0 · 26 Catalogue entries
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