Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 6.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Svalbard
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M3.3 Earthquake near Svalbard (Norway)
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About this earthquake
On August 8, 2026 at 21:52 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Svalbard (Norway). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
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Details
ID
023e1e12dcc4e897761cef5fde42866c4c1ce71f
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-08 21:52:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Svalbard
Source
emsc
Coordinates
77.96260,
13.47230
Temperature
3.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6 km
6 km — shallower than the regional average (9.8 km)
Regional average: 9.8 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
Norway
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 19 Catalogue entries
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