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M3.8 Depth: 8.2 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Svalbard (Norway)

UTC time: 2026-07-22 21:53:47 UTC Local time: —
M3.8 earthquake near Svalbard on Jul 22, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.8 Earthquake near Svalbard (Norway) · 2026-07-22 21:53:47 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Svalbard (Norway) on July 22, 2026 at 21:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
8.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-22 21:53:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Norway
City
Svalbard
Source
emsc
Coordinates
79.26700, 19.70530
Temperature
2.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.2 km
Shallow
8.2 km
8.2 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

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