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M1.4 Depth: 15.9 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Meløy (Norway)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 22:15:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Meløy (Norway) on August 19, 2026 at 22:15 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
15.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-19 22:15:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Norway
City
Meløy
County
Nordland
Source
nnsn
Coordinates
66.93200, 12.84500
Temperature
13.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.9 km
Shallow
15.9 km
15.9 km — deeper than the regional average (9.7 km)
Regional average: 9.7 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

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