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M1.9 Depth: 13.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake

UTC time: 2026-08-12 06:08:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Earthquake location (71.295, -9.295) on August 12, 2026 at 06:08 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NNSN.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 06:08:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
nnsn
Coordinates
71.29500, -9.29500
Temperature
6.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 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: 47 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'197 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Norway

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