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M1.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Meløy (Norway)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 22:29:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Meløy (Norway) on August 19, 2026 at 22:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NNSN.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-19 22:29:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Norway
City
Meløy
County
Nordland
Source
nnsn
Coordinates
66.92100, 12.90900
Temperature
13.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to 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

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