M3.4 Depth: 19.1 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Jan Mayen (Norway)

UTC time: 2025-10-05 12:01:21 UTC Local time: —

M3.4 earthquake near Jan Mayen on Oct 5, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.4 Earthquake near Jan Mayen (Norway) · 2025-10-05 12:01:21 UTC

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.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

19.1 km

UTC time

2025-10-05 12:01:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Norway

City

Jan Mayen

County

Jan Mayen

Source

geus_dk

Coordinates

71.07300, -8.65700

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

19.1 km

19.1 km — deeper than the regional average (9.6 km)

Regional average: 9.6 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: 18 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'197 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Norway

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