Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 0.3 km
- Source
- GEUS_DK
Jan Mayen
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M2.8 Earthquake near Jan Mayen (Norway)
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About this earthquake
On March 11, 2025 at 00:08 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Jan Mayen (Norway). With a focal depth of about 0 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.
The event was recorded by GEUS.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
0.3 km
0.3 km — shallower 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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