Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
SVALBARD REGION
Country overviewNorway
M4.5 Earthquake near SVALBARD REGION (Norway)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near SVALBARD REGION (Norway) on May 22, 2025 at 06:40 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
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Details
ID
9360b5ee20a1c335e3f92a8a7ff87bbbca0f42b8
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-22 06:40:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
77.95740,
13.43070
Temperature
1.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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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