M4.9 Earthquake in the Svalbard region — October 12, 2025
2025-10-12 03:13:11 UTC (2025-10-12) · approx. 3:13 AM UTC+0 local
On October 12, 2025 at 03:13 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck in the Svalbard region, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 76.0756°, 7.4191°. This earthquake was detected by 60 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 369, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 338 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.4 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
7.4191°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake in the Svalbard region?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck in the Svalbard region on October 12, 2025 at 03:13 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 76.0756°, 7.4191°, which is in the Svalbard region.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.9 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000rgnw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, October 12, 2025). M4.9 Earthquake in the Svalbard region — October 12, 2025. Retrieved May 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000rgnw/