Magnitude
M1.1
- Depth
- 0.0 km
- Source
- NNSN
Jan Mayen
Country overviewNorway
M1.1 Earthquake near Jan Mayen (Norway)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Jan Mayen (Norway) on October 6, 2026 at 07:18 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by NNSN. Norway: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.1.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
0 km
0 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 39 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
533
Country (24h)
Norway
2