Magnitude
M0.2
- Depth
- 5.2 km
- Source
- NNSN
Meløy
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M0.2 Earthquake near Meløy (Norway)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M0.2 earthquake was recorded near Meløy (Norway) on August 20, 2026 at 09:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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Depth profile
Shallow
5.2 km
5.2 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.
Depth classes per USGS
Norway
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 39 Catalogue entries
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