Magnitude
M2.1
- Depth
- 11.5 km
- Source
- NNSN
Meløy
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M2.1 Earthquake near Meløy (Norway)
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About this earthquake
On August 19, 2026 at 21:23 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Meløy (Norway). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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Depth profile
Shallow
11.5 km
11.5 km — close to 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
Felt reports
12felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Aug 19, 2026, 10:14 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 18, 2026, 10:07 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
Norway
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 39 Catalogue entries
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