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M1.4 Earthquake near Jan Mayen (Norway)

UTC time: 2026-08-31 06:59:50 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On August 31, 2026 at 06:59 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Jan Mayen (Norway). 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.

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Details

ID
d75161a35bcb91f4f6b213b9c769c2610e1e76fb
Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
3.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-31 06:59:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Norway
City
Jan Mayen
County
Jan Mayen
Source
nnsn
Coordinates
71.22300, -8.10900
Temperature
5.3°C

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
3.1 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: 16 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'197 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Norway

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 39 Catalogue entries

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