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M2.1 Depth: 1.1 km

M2.1 Earthquake

UTC time: 2026-05-06 11:51:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Earthquake location (70.983, -6.519) on May 6, 2026 at 11:51 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
1.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 11:51:34 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
nnsn
Coordinates
70.98300, -6.51900

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.1 km
Shallow
1.1 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: 60 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'197 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Norway

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