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M1.8 Depth: 6.6 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Jan Mayen (Norway)

UTC time: 2026-06-28 13:43:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Jan Mayen (Norway) on June 28, 2026 at 13:43 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by GEUS. Norway: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
6.6 km
UTC time
2026-06-28 13:43:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Norway
City
Jan Mayen
County
Jan Mayen
Source
geus_dk
Coordinates
71.34600, -7.98800

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.6 km
Shallow
6.6 km
6.6 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

Volcanoes nearby

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

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