M4.2 Depth: 4.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Jan Mayen (Norway)

UTC time: 2026-07-01 04:07:43 UTC Local time: —

M4.2 earthquake near Jan Mayen on Jul 1, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M4.2 Earthquake near Jan Mayen (Norway) · 2026-07-01 04:07:43 UTC

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.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

4.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-01 04:07:43 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Norway

City

Jan Mayen

County

Jan Mayen

Source

emsc

Coordinates

71.09170, -8.31910

Temperature

5.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

4 km

4 km — shallower than the regional average (9.9 km)

Regional average: 9.9 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: 6 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'197 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Norway

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