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M1.4 Depth: 19.5 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Svalbard (Norway)

UTC time: 2026-07-13 06:06:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Svalbard (Norway) on July 13, 2026 at 06:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NNSN and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
19.5 km
UTC time
2026-07-13 06:06:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Norway
City
Svalbard
Source
nnsn
Coordinates
80.09600, 21.38300
Temperature
0.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.5 km
Shallow
19.5 km
19.5 km — deeper than 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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