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M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 220 km ENE of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen

UTC time: 2025-02-03 02:33:23 UTC Local time: —
M4.7 earthquake near 220 km ENE of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen on Feb 3, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.7 Earthquake near 220 km ENE of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen · 2025-02-03 02:33:23 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near 220 km ENE of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen on February 3, 2025 at 02:33 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-03 02:33:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
71.59030, -2.93150

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Jan Mayen
    Distance: 194 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'197 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Norway

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