M1.8 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Jan Mayen (Norway)

UTC time: 2026-07-06 13:02:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Jan Mayen (Norway) on July 6, 2026 at 13:02 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NNSN.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

0.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-06 13:02:57 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Norway

City

Jan Mayen

County

Jan Mayen

Source

nnsn

Coordinates

71.22900, -7.57800

Temperature

7.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

0 km

0 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: 26 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'197 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Norway

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