M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 61 km ENE of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen

UTC time: 2026-07-08 04:21:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near 61 km ENE of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen on July 8, 2026 at 04:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-08 04:21:46 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

usgs

Coordinates

71.11940, -7.12980

Temperature

8.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Eurasia Plate.

Near the boundary North America ↔ Eurasia · about 7 km away

Volcanoes nearby

Jan Mayen

Distance: 37 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'197 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Norway

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

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Country (24h)

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