Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 33.1 km
- Source
- GEUS_DK
Jan Mayen
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M1.8 Earthquake near Jan Mayen (Norway)
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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.
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Details
Depth profile
Shallow
33.1 km
33.1 km — deeper 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.
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Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 46 Catalogue entries
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