Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 8.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Svalbard
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M3.8 Earthquake near Svalbard (Norway)
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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
ID
3b77fafac9bca6aa7310f1d1487931c24d277ba5
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
8.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-22 21:53:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Svalbard
Source
emsc
Coordinates
79.26700,
19.70530
Temperature
2.4°C
Depth profile
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
Norway
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 19 Catalogue entries
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