M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near JAN MAYEN ISLAND REGION (Norway)

UTC time: 2025-10-05 14:30:36 UTC Local time: —

M4.6 earthquake near JAN MAYEN ISLAND REGION on Oct 5, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M4.6 Earthquake near JAN MAYEN ISLAND REGION (Norway) · 2025-10-05 14:30:36 UTC

About this earthquake

On October 5, 2025 at 14:30 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near JAN MAYEN ISLAND REGION (Norway). With a focal depth of about 10 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-05 14:30:36 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Norway

Source

emsc

Coordinates

71.12220, -7.82910

Temperature

7.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — close to 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

Volcanoes nearby

Jan Mayen

Distance: 13 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'197 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Norway

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