M1.1 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.1 Earthquake

UTC time: 2026-05-18 02:50:20 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 02:50 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Earthquake location (70.711, -7.709). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NNSN.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 02:50:20 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
nnsn
Coordinates
70.71100, -7.70900

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 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: 44 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'197 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Norway

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