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M1.4 Depth: 2.8 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Meløy (Norway)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 10:39:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Meløy (Norway) on August 20, 2026 at 10:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NNSN.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
2.8 km
UTC time
2026-08-20 10:39:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Norway
City
Meløy
County
Nordland
Source
nnsn
Coordinates
66.93000, 12.90100
Temperature
12.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.8 km
Shallow
2.8 km
2.8 km — shallower 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

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