M0.5 Depth: 25.5 km

M0.5 Earthquake near Kautokeino (Norway)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 09:16:12 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 16, 2026 at 09:16 UTC, a magnitude M0.5 earthquake occurred near Kautokeino (Norway). With a focal depth of about 26 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M0.5
Depth
25.5 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 09:16:12 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Kautokeino
County
Source
nnsn
Coordinates
68.90600, 23.50400
Temperature
19.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.5 km
Shallow
25.5 km
25.5 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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