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M2.2 Depth: 12.2 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Barents Sea

UTC time: 2026-05-05 06:01:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Barents Sea on May 5, 2026 at 06:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
12.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 06:01:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
76.12700, 27.02400
Temperature
-3.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.2 km
Shallow
12.2 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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