M1.3 Depth: 30.2 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Jan Mayen (Norway)

UTC time: 2025-03-10 12:29:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 10, 2025 at 12:29 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Jan Mayen (Norway). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by GEUS.

Details

Magnitude

M1.3

Depth

30.2 km

UTC time

2025-03-10 12:29:52 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Norway

City

Jan Mayen

County

Jan Mayen

Source

geus_dk

Coordinates

70.99800, -7.65200

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

30.2 km

30.2 km — deeper than the regional average (9.6 km)

Regional average: 9.6 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: 20 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'197 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Norway

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