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M2.3 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Jan Mayen (Norway)

UTC time: 2026-07-03 10:14:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Jan Mayen (Norway) on July 3, 2026 at 10:14 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by ISC. Norway: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-03 10:14:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Norway
City
Jan Mayen
County
Jan Mayen
Source
isc
Coordinates
71.17100, -7.36500
Temperature
6.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 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: 30 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'197 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Norway

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