Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
north of Svalbard
M4.4 Earthquake near north of Svalbard
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near north of Svalbard on August 7, 2026 at 12:55 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
2454ee9ddfcef207edc27275fb05439d848ee65a
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-07 12:55:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
81.46230,
-4.67550
Temperature
-0.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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