M5.40 Earthquake – north of Svalbard

28 September 2026, 13:22 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 5.40 earthquake struck north of Svalbard on 28 September 2026, 13:22 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.

Magnitude
5.40 (mww)
Location
north of Svalbard
Date & time
28 September 2026, 13:22 UTC
Coordinates
82.6385, -7.1923
Depth
10.00 km
PAGER alert
Green
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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