Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 8.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
SVALBARD REGION
Country overviewNorway
M2.9 Earthquake near SVALBARD REGION (Norway)
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About this earthquake
On November 20, 2025 at 17:10 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near SVALBARD REGION (Norway). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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Details
ID
32439f9933d5e55dfdde1e8df405326e923aa814
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
8.4 km
UTC time
2025-11-20 17:10:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
77.57520,
18.90300
Temperature
-4.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8.4 km
8.4 km — close to 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 ≥ 2.0 · 46 Catalogue entries
Of 45 other entries for this area and period, 26 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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