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M3.7 Depth: 8.4 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Svalbard (Norway)

UTC time: 2026-07-17 06:25:54 UTC Local time: —
M3.7 earthquake near Svalbard on Jul 17, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.7 Earthquake near Svalbard (Norway) · 2026-07-17 06:25:54 UTC

About this earthquake

On July 17, 2026 at 06:25 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Svalbard (Norway). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
8.4 km
UTC time
2026-07-17 06:25:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Norway
City
Svalbard
Source
emsc
Coordinates
78.19880, 13.97010
Temperature
4.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.4 km
Shallow
8.4 km
8.4 km — close to 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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