M3.0
Depth:
21.0 km
M3.0 Earthquake near Jan Mayen (Norway)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Jan Mayen (Norway) on July 8, 2026 at 10:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 21 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Norway: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.
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Depth profile
Shallow
21 km
21 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.
Depth classes per USGS
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Jan Mayen
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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4