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M2.1 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Jan Mayen (Norway)

UTC time: 2026-07-08 11:16:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 8, 2026 at 11:16 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Jan Mayen (Norway). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NNSN. Norway: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-08 11:16:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Norway
City
Jan Mayen
County
Jan Mayen
Source
nnsn
Coordinates
71.23800, -7.50400
Temperature
7.6°C

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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: 29 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'197 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Norway

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