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M2.2 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Svalbard (Norway)

UTC time: 2026-02-06 07:10:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 6, 2026 at 07:10 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Svalbard (Norway). With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-06 07:10:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Norway
City
Svalbard
Source
isc
Coordinates
79.96700, 18.84300
Temperature
-10.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — deeper than the regional average (9.6 km)
Regional average: 9.6 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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