Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
JAN MAYEN ISLAND REGION
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M4.6 Earthquake near JAN MAYEN ISLAND REGION (Norway)
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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
ID
90c6abaea556ce1360a2b2e6027bbafe94e61ee7
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-05 14:30:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
71.12220,
-7.82910
Temperature
7.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to the regional average (9.8 km)
Regional average: 9.8 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
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 26 Catalogue entries
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