Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 16.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Karlsøy
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M4.0 Earthquake near Karlsøy (Norway)
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About this earthquake
On September 23, 2026 at 15:01 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Karlsøy (Norway). With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
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Depth profile
Shallow
16.9 km
16.9 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
Norway
Context for this earthquake
24 Sep 2025 – 24 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 27 Catalogue entries
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