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M1.7 Depth: 25.5 km

M1.7 Earthquake

UTC time: 2026-05-16 12:15:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 16, 2026 at 12:15 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Earthquake location (71.192, -8.47). With a focal depth of about 26 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NNSN.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
25.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-16 12:15:48 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
nnsn
Coordinates
71.19200, -8.47000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.5 km
Shallow
25.5 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: 17 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'197 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Norway

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