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M1.4 Earthquake near Meløy (Norway)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 22:23:52 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On August 19, 2026 at 22:23 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Meløy (Norway). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NNSN.

Details

ID
ad4f50d1dba64db55c936e28abd0a0a25db4e642
Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
5.6 km
UTC time
2026-08-19 22:23:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Norway
City
Meløy
County
Nordland
Source
nnsn
Coordinates
66.92400, 12.88600
Temperature
13.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.6 km
Shallow
5.6 km
5.6 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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