Magnitude
M2.1
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC_NORDIC2
Kinn
Country overviewNorway
M2.1 Earthquake near Kinn (Norway)
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About this earthquake
On July 16, 2026 at 17:12 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Kinn (Norway). With a focal depth of about 10 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.
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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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Florø Airport30.0 kmStraight-line distance
Norway · FRO · ENFL
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-06
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Norway
Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 46 Catalogue entries
Of 45 other entries for this area and period, 41 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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