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M3.4 Earthquake near Jan Mayen (Norway)

UTC time: 2026-07-08 05:20:45 UTC Local time: —

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M3.4 Earthquake near Jan Mayen (Norway) · 2026-07-08 05:20:45 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Jan Mayen (Norway) on July 8, 2026 at 05:20 UTC. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by NNSN.

Details

ID
2d3eee037174c6ccf6d7875a02524f39ca643240
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-08 05:20:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Norway
City
Jan Mayen
County
Jan Mayen
Source
nnsn
Coordinates
71.23400, -7.59300
Temperature
7.8°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower 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.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Jan Mayen
    Distance: 26 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'197 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Norway

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Context for this earthquake

06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 26 Catalogue entries

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