Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 8.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
SVALBARD REGION
Country overviewNorway
M3.2 Earthquake near SVALBARD REGION (Norway)
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About this earthquake
On July 7, 2025 at 03:34 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near SVALBARD REGION (Norway). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
f3c2bc3d60fa6cbe160cf0dcba710f9925e840f0
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
8.5 km
UTC time
2025-07-07 03:34:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
77.40310,
19.12020
Temperature
3.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8.5 km
8.5 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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