M1.2 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake

UTC time: 2026-05-18 04:25:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Earthquake location (71.202, -7.467) on May 18, 2026 at 04:25 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NNSN.

Details

Magnitude

M1.2

Depth

0.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-18 04:25:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

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Source

nnsn

Coordinates

71.20200, -7.46700

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

0 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: 28 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'197 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Norway

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