Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 8.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
SVALBARD REGION
Country overviewNorway
M2.2 Earthquake near SVALBARD REGION (Norway)
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About this earthquake
On May 25, 2025 at 00:59 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near SVALBARD REGION (Norway). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
d9e316d0c54893a419d236cfcae6cd9b10387012
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
8.4 km
UTC time
2025-05-25 00:59:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
77.14460,
18.05080
Temperature
-2.2°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 ≥ 2.0 · 46 Catalogue entries
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