Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 6.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
SVALBARD REGION
Country overviewNorway
M3.0 Earthquake near SVALBARD REGION (Norway)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near SVALBARD REGION (Norway) on December 16, 2025 at 01:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
1efdb79eb1fedf1b77232ab8f3abe66bc41c553d
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
6.7 km
UTC time
2025-12-16 01:14:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
77.82850,
14.22020
Temperature
-6.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6.7 km
6.7 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
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 26 Catalogue entries
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