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M1.8 Depth: 33.1 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Jan Mayen (Norway)

UTC time: 2026-06-30 19:32:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 30, 2026 at 19:32 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Jan Mayen (Norway). With a focal depth of about 33 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
33.1 km
UTC time
2026-06-30 19:32:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Norway
City
Jan Mayen
County
Jan Mayen
Source
geus_dk
Coordinates
71.19500, -8.10800

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33.1 km
Shallow
33.1 km
33.1 km — deeper than the regional average (9.9 km)
Regional average: 9.9 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: 13 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'197 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Norway

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