M5.4 earthquake: north of Svalbard
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck near north of Svalbard on September 28, 2026. It was recorded at 01:22 PM UTC at a depth of 10 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M5.4
mww · Moderate
Depth
10 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
01:22:39 PM
September 28, 2026
Source
USGS
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 30 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M5.5 earthquake on September 11, 2002.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the September 28, 2026 earthquake near north of Svalbard?
The earthquake occurred near north of Svalbard at 82.587° N, 7.440° W, at a depth of 10 km.
How strong was the earthquake near north of Svalbard?
USGS reported a magnitude of mww 5.4 (moderate). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near north of Svalbard?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.