Planet shakes: 6.1 earthquake rattles Arctic island near Norway

Seismicity of Norway over the last century

 January 29, 2011 – NORWAY – A strong 6.1 earthquake has shaken the volcanic Arctic island of Jan Mayen, which is located near to the coast of Norway. The island is daunted by massive mountains, rugged terrain, and glaciers. The quake occurred at the shallow depth of less than 10 km and has erupted along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge that is currently splitting the country of Iceland into. The 6.1 earthquake was the largest quake to strike the Jan Mayen Fracture Zone in more than 40 years. The last large quake to strike the island was a 6.0 in 2004. Seismic anomalies were noted in Norway during a January 18^th planetary tremor. This escalation of seismic intensity is an indication of more trouble to come for the northern polar region of the globe. The quake comes as the world was hit by another planetary tremor which occurred at 8:00 GMT.  These events are increasing in scope and intensity.

 Norway – January 18, 2011 seismograph reading

 Norway – January 29th planetary tremor