M1.7 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Jan Mayen (Norway)

UTC time: 2026-07-15 11:33:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 15, 2026 at 11:33 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Jan Mayen (Norway). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NNSN.

Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

0.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-15 11:33:03 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Norway

City

Jan Mayen

County

Jan Mayen

Source

nnsn

Coordinates

71.25600, -7.42800

Temperature

6.5°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

0 km

0 km — shallower 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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Jan Mayen

Distance: 32 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'197 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Norway

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