M1.6 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Jan Mayen (Norway)

UTC time: 2026-07-14 10:51:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 14, 2026 at 10:51 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Jan Mayen (Norway). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NNSN and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

0.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-14 10:51:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Norway

City

Jan Mayen

County

Jan Mayen

Source

nnsn

Coordinates

71.27500, -7.53600

Temperature

5.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

0 km

0 km — shallower 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: 31 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'197 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Norway

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