M1.4 Depth: 28.3 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Jan Mayen (Norway)

UTC time: 2026-08-13 06:55:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 13, 2026 at 06:55 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Jan Mayen (Norway). With a focal depth of about 28 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NNSN.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

28.3 km

UTC time

2026-08-13 06:55:59 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Norway

City

Jan Mayen

County

Jan Mayen

Source

nnsn

Coordinates

71.10600, -8.35600

Temperature

9.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

28.3 km

28.3 km — deeper than the regional average (9.7 km)

Regional average: 9.7 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: 8 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'197 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Norway

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