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M3.7 Depth: 20.5 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Jan Mayen (Norway)

UTC time: 2025-10-05 09:08:14 UTC Local time: —
M3.7 earthquake near Jan Mayen on Oct 5, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.7 Earthquake near Jan Mayen (Norway) · 2025-10-05 09:08:14 UTC

About this earthquake

On October 5, 2025 at 09:08 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Jan Mayen (Norway). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 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
M3.7
Depth
20.5 km
UTC time
2025-10-05 09:08:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Norway
City
Jan Mayen
County
Jan Mayen
Source
geus_dk
Coordinates
71.07500, -8.62400

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.5 km
Shallow
20.5 km
20.5 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: 17 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'197 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Norway

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