M1.7 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Jan Mayen (Norway)

UTC time: 2026-07-09 11:57:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Jan Mayen (Norway) on July 9, 2026 at 11:57 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NNSN.

Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

0.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-09 11:57:15 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Norway

City

Jan Mayen

County

Jan Mayen

Source

nnsn

Coordinates

71.24600, -7.48300

Temperature

7.3°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

0 km

0 km — shallower than the regional average (9.6 km)

Regional average: 9.6 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

Distance: 30 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'197 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Norway

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