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M1.9 Depth: 7.4 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Jan Mayen (Norway)

UTC time: 2026-06-29 05:20:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 29, 2026 at 05:20 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Jan Mayen (Norway). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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 GEUS. Norway: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
7.4 km
UTC time
2026-06-29 05:20:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Norway
City
Jan Mayen
County
Jan Mayen
Source
geus_dk
Coordinates
71.34600, -8.00100

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.4 km
Shallow
7.4 km
7.4 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Jan Mayen
    Distance: 30 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'197 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Norway

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