Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 8.1 km
- Source
- EMSC_NORDIC1
Harstad
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M3.3 Earthquake near Harstad (Norway)
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About this earthquake
On January 15, 2025 at 01:27 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Harstad (Norway). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Depth profile
Shallow
8.1 km
8.1 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
- Andøya Airport, Andenes30.2 kmStraight-line distance
Norway · ANX · ENAN
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-06
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Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 26 Catalogue entries
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