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M2.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near North of Svalbard

UTC time: 2026-05-13 07:29:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near North of Svalbard on May 13, 2026 at 07:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-13 07:29:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
80.75300, -2.14500
Temperature
-7.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
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

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