M4.0 earthquake: Northern Norway
According to EMSC, a magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck near Northern Norway on September 23, 2026. It was recorded at 03:01 PM UTC at a depth of 17 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by EMSC.
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Magnitude
M4.0
Mb · Light
Depth
17 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
03:01:40 PM
September 23, 2026
Source
EMSC
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 69 km from Tromsø.
- Tromsø · 69 km N
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, no earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter.
Source: USGS earthquake catalogue (ComCat).
Frequently asked questions
Where was the September 23, 2026 earthquake near Northern Norway?
The earthquake occurred near Northern Norway at 70.249° N, 19.330° E, at a depth of 17 km. The nearest town was Tromsø, about 69 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Northern Norway?
EMSC reported a magnitude of Mb 4.0 (light). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Northern Norway?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.