Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Jan Mayen Island Region
Country overviewNorway
M4.7 Earthquake near Jan Mayen Island Region (Norway)
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About this earthquake
On October 5, 2025 at 14:30 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Jan Mayen Island Region (Norway). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by GFZ.
Details
ID
f1a6b2b08f411a8d597f41c08847f049a24f20cb
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-05 14:30:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
gfz
Coordinates
71.10000,
-7.53000
Temperature
6.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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
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Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 26 Catalogue entries
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