Magnitude
M2.1
- Depth
- 36.1 km
- Source
- GEUS_DK
Jan Mayen
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M2.1 Earthquake near Jan Mayen (Norway)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Jan Mayen (Norway) on August 23, 2026 at 04:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 36 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by GEUS.
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Depth profile
Shallow
36.1 km
36.1 km — deeper 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.
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 39 Catalogue entries
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