Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 8.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
SVALBARD REGION
Country overviewNorway
M3.0 Earthquake near SVALBARD REGION (Norway)
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About this earthquake
On June 13, 2025 at 02:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near SVALBARD REGION (Norway). 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.
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Details
ID
421710a1def142f9f9996b2ee0823b8e4cfe3df4
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
8.1 km
UTC time
2025-06-13 02:56:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
76.95010,
21.07170
Temperature
1.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8.1 km
8.1 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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