Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 4.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Jan Mayen
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M4.2 Earthquake near Jan Mayen (Norway)
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About this earthquake
On July 1, 2026 at 04:07 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Jan Mayen (Norway). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
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Depth profile
Shallow
4 km
4 km — shallower than 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.
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Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 26 Catalogue entries
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