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M2.2 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Svalbard (Norway)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 08:05:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Svalbard (Norway) on August 18, 2026 at 08:05 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-18 08:05:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Norway
City
Svalbard
Source
emsc
Coordinates
77.11400, 17.30200
Temperature
2.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than 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.

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