M2.6 Depth: 15.3 km

M2.6 Earthquake

UTC time: 2025-03-10 02:47:54 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Earthquake location (71.114, -8.567) on March 10, 2025 at 02:47 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
15.3 km
UTC time
2025-03-10 02:47:54 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
nnsn
Coordinates
71.11400, -8.56700

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.3 km
Shallow
15.3 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: 15 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'197 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Norway

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