M5.2 Depth: 12.0 km

M5.2 Earthquake near JAN MAYEN ISLAND REGION (Norway)

UTC time: 2025-10-05 09:08:16 UTC Local time: —

M5.2 earthquake near JAN MAYEN ISLAND REGION on Oct 5, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M5.2 Earthquake near JAN MAYEN ISLAND REGION (Norway) · 2025-10-05 09:08:16 UTC

About this earthquake

On October 5, 2025 at 09:08 UTC, a magnitude M5.2 earthquake occurred near JAN MAYEN ISLAND REGION (Norway). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M5.2

Depth

12.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-05 09:08:16 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Norway

Source

emsc

Coordinates

71.20730, -7.91520

Temperature

7.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12 km

12 km — close to 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Akureyri739.5 kmSW19'219

Reykjavik978.5 kmSW118'918

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Volcanoes nearby

Jan Mayen

Distance: 16 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'197 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Norway

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours42

First 24 hours55

First 72 hours68

Strongest subsequent eventM5.0

M2.72025-10-05 11:51:49 UTC2.3 km M2.92025-10-05 12:00:23 UTC7.9 km M4.82025-10-05 12:01:19 UTC29.9 kmJan Mayen Island Region M3.42025-10-05 12:01:21 UTC30.6 kmJan Mayen M4.82025-10-05 12:01:22 UTC9.4 kmJAN MAYEN ISLAND REGION M4.72025-10-05 12:01:22 UTC14.0 km M5.02025-10-05 12:01:23 UTC6.4 kmEvent of magnitude 5.0, near of Reykjavík (Monde) M2.52025-10-05 12:03:38 UTC6.0 km M2.62025-10-05 12:04:01 UTC2.8 km M2.92025-10-05 12:05:03 UTC6.1 km M3.32025-10-05 12:05:58 UTC7.5 km M3.02025-10-05 12:06:45 UTC3.4 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#3

Earlier events M≥412

Earlier events M≥55

Compared since2025-03-04

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.52025-03-10 02:33:14 UTC9.9 km34 km NE of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen M6.22025-03-10 02:33:15 UTC10.0 km36 km NNE of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen M5.22025-10-05 09:08:15 UTC3.4 km40 km NE of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen M5.22025-10-05 09:08:15 UTC9.9 kmJan Mayen Island Region M5.12025-10-05 09:08:15 UTC9.6 kmJan Mayen Island region

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Stats (last 24h)

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