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M4.1 Earthquake near Svalbard (Norway)

UTC time: 2026-07-27 20:12:03 UTC Local time: —

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M4.1 Earthquake near Svalbard (Norway) · 2026-07-27 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M4.1 Earthquake near Svalbard (Norway) · 2026-07-27 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Svalbard (Norway) on July 27, 2026 at 20:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
7fc851e2d78c3bfe4ce14f45e508f1b12015577d
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
8.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-27 20:12:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Norway
City
Svalbard
Source
emsc
Coordinates
77.94310, 17.32850
Temperature
3.5°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.8 km
Shallow
8.8 km
8.8 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

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 19 Catalogue entries

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