Earthquake 50 km NE of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen (4.8 mb) (2025-10-05 12:01:22 UTC)
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck on 50 km NE of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, at 2025-10-05 12:01:22 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 50 km NE of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Recommendation
Strong Earthquake
Strong Earthquake
Action
Moderate shaking can cause damage to weak structures.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Stay away from windows and heavy furniture. Outdoors: Move to an open space. If in a car: Pull over and stop in a safe area.
Magnitudo (mb)
4.8
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us6000rey4
Nearest Places
- Jan Mayen Fracture Zone / 10.52 km
- Nordbakken / 13.82 km
- Nordbukta / 14.68 km
- Nordkapp / 14.73 km
- Hohenlohekrateret / 15.78 km
Comment
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Depth: 10.00 km
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Depth: 12.00 km
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Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)