Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Meløy
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M4.4 Earthquake near Meløy (Norway)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Meløy (Norway) on August 19, 2026 at 21:06 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to 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
Estimated impact
10
Felt reports · max reported intensity 4.6
Tectonic context
Located on the Eurasia Plate.
Near the boundary North America ↔ Eurasia · about 728 km away
Norway
Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 26 Catalogue entries
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