M3.2
Depth:
19.8 km
M3.2 Earthquake near Øygarden (Norway)
About this earthquake
On July 2, 2026 at 16:12 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Øygarden (Norway). With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
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Shallow
19.8 km
19.8 km — deeper than the regional average (9.6 km)
Regional average: 9.6 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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