A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.5 hit near the coast of Jan Mayen, Norway at 02:33 UTC on March 10, 2025. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC reported a slightly higher magnitude of M6.6 with the same depth.
The epicenter was located 36 km (22 miles) NNE of Olonkinbyen (population 14), 730 km (454 miles) NE of Akureyri (population 19 219), and 932 km (579 miles) W of Sortland (population 10 468), in the Svalbard and Jan Mayen region.
According to NWS/PTWC, this earthquake does not pose a tsunami threat based on all available data.
The USGS issued a Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses, indicating a low likelihood of casualties and damage.
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are resistant to earthquake shaking, though vulnerable structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building type is unreinforced brick with concrete floor construction.
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