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M1.5 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake

UTC time: 2026-05-18 05:58:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 05:58 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Earthquake location (71.069, -7.268). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NNSN.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 05:58:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
nnsn
Coordinates
71.06900, -7.26800

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 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: 32 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'197 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Norway

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