M4.8 earthquake

219 km WSW of Longyearbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen

A magnitude 4.8 (light) earthquake struck 219 km WSW of Longyearbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen on August 17, 2026 at 7:51 PM UTC, at a depth of 10 km. 1 people reported feeling it.

Magnitude

4.8 mb

Depth

10 km

When

August 17, 2026 at 7:51 PM UTC

Coordinates

77.575°, 6.791°

Felt reports

1

Review status

reviewed

Source: U.S. Geological Survey. Details may be revised as the event is reviewed.