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M2.1 Depth: 17.4 km

M2.1 Earthquake

UTC time: 2026-04-05 12:46:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 12:46 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Earthquake location (71.16, -8.388). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 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 NNSN.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
17.4 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 12:46:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
nnsn
Coordinates
71.16000, -8.38800

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.4 km
Shallow
17.4 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: 12 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'197 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Norway

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