Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 8.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
SVALBARD REGION
Country overviewNorway
M3.5 Earthquake near SVALBARD REGION (Norway)
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About this earthquake
On October 29, 2025 at 06:26 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near SVALBARD REGION (Norway). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
90128093d43d6afc321b530679129772fc0bb5f5
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
8.4 km
UTC time
2025-10-29 06:26:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
77.33890,
18.20090
Temperature
1.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8.4 km
8.4 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
Norway
Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 26 Catalogue entries
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