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M1.7 Depth: 3.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake

UTC time: 2026-05-18 22:04:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Earthquake location (71.161, -7.29) on May 18, 2026 at 22:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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
M1.7
Depth
3.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 22:04:27 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
nnsn
Coordinates
71.16100, -7.29000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.1 km
Shallow
3.1 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: 32 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'197 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Norway

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