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M2.6 Depth: 21.2 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Jan Mayen (Norway)

UTC time: 2026-08-13 06:07:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 13, 2026 at 06:07 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Jan Mayen (Norway). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
21.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-13 06:07:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Norway
City
Jan Mayen
County
Jan Mayen
Source
emsc
Coordinates
71.16400, -8.48900
Temperature
8.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.2 km
Shallow
21.2 km
21.2 km — deeper than the regional average (9.7 km)
Regional average: 9.7 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: 15 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'197 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Norway

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