Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Svalbard Region
Country overviewNorway
M4.8 Earthquake near Svalbard Region (Norway)
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About this earthquake
On May 22, 2025 at 06:40 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Svalbard Region (Norway). 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.
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Details
ID
409a0d8dfa221f565ae131a1c34a4e8e2adf823a
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-22 06:40:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
gfz
Coordinates
77.87000,
13.20000
Temperature
1.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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 ≥ 3.0 · 26 Catalogue entries
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