As of 26 September 2026, 0 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Svalbard in the past 24 hours, 0 in the last 7 days and 5 in the last 30 days. The strongest was a magnitude 4.7 event near Svalbard region at 10 km depth on 6 September 2026. Counts are compiled from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and update automatically.
Svalbard and Jan Mayen sit on the Arctic mid-ocean ridge, where seafloor spreading produces steady moderate earthquakes. The map above shows live earthquakes and recent activity in Svalbard (Spitsbergen) - today, yesterday, this week and the last 30 days - including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.
Whether you are checking for a quake that happened just now, looking for a USGS-style earthquake map for Svalbard, tracking tremors and seismic activity over the last 7 days, or watching for a big or major earthquake, this page stays current. For instant earthquake alerts in Svalbard - the moment a quake strikes near you - the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications with custom magnitude and region rules.
Latest earthquakes in Svalbard
Show the full list of 5 recent earthquakes
- 2.7SVALBARD REGION2 weeks ago · 11/09/2026, 04:15:59 · 10 km deep
- 2.6SVALBARD REGION2 weeks ago · 11/09/2026, 04:08:31 · 10 km deep
- 3.2SVALBARD REGION2 weeks ago · 08/09/2026, 08:11:01 · 30 km deep
- 4.7Svalbard region2 weeks ago · 06/09/2026, 12:50:34 · 10 km deep
- 2.6SVALBARD REGION3 weeks ago · 04/09/2026, 00:20:09 · 23 km deep
Did people in Svalbard feel recent earthquakes?
No community-felt earthquakes reported in Svalbard in the current feed. When the ground moves, QuakeMate users report what they felt in seconds - be the first.
Earthquakes in Svalbard: frequently asked questions
Were there any earthquakes in Svalbard today?
No earthquakes have been recorded in or near Svalbard in the last 24 hours in the QuakeMate feed. Activity can begin at any time - the map above updates automatically and the app sends instant alerts.
How many earthquakes were there in Svalbard yesterday?
No earthquakes were recorded in or near Svalbard in the 24 hours before today (yesterday), based on USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks.
How many earthquakes have there been in Svalbard this week (last 7 days)?
No earthquakes have been recorded in or near Svalbard in the last 7 days, according to USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks tracked by QuakeMate.
How many earthquakes have there been in Svalbard in the last 30 days?
5 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Svalbard in the last 30 days (the past month). The largest was magnitude 4.7.
Are there earthquakes in Svalbard?
Yes. Svalbard is seismically active - 5 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Svalbard in the last 30 days. Svalbard and Jan Mayen sit on the Arctic mid-ocean ridge, where seafloor spreading produces steady moderate earthquakes.
What was the most recent earthquake in Svalbard?
The most recent earthquake in Svalbard was a magnitude 2.7 event near Svalbard region at a depth of 10 km.
What is the strongest recent earthquake in Svalbard?
The strongest earthquake in the recent Svalbard feed was magnitude 4.7, located near Svalbard region.
Is Svalbard in an earthquake zone?
Svalbard and Jan Mayen sit on the Arctic mid-ocean ridge, where seafloor spreading produces steady moderate earthquakes.
How many earthquakes does Svalbard get per year?
The exact yearly total depends on the magnitude threshold counted, but Svalbard's rate is reflected in its recent activity: 5 earthquakes in the last 30 days alone. Svalbard and Jan Mayen sit on the Arctic mid-ocean ridge, where seafloor spreading produces steady moderate earthquakes. QuakeMate tracks every event in real time so you can see the running tally.
Is there a tsunami warning for Svalbard?
Svalbard is landlocked or not directly exposed to ocean tsunamis, so its direct tsunami risk is very low. QuakeMate still flags tsunami-capable earthquakes worldwide; see quakemate.app/tsunamis for global tsunami activity.
Is there an earthquake alert app for Svalbard?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time earthquake alerts for Svalbard, with custom magnitude and region rules so you are notified the moment a quake strikes near you. It also offers a live map, "Did You Feel It" community reports and tsunami warnings. Download it at quakemate.app/download.
What is the best app to track earthquakes in Svalbard?
QuakeMate is a top-rated, free earthquake tracker for Svalbard: real-time data from USGS, EMSC and regional networks, instant push alerts, a live map, magnitude and depth for every event, and community felt reports. Available on iOS at quakemate.app/download.
Where can I see a USGS earthquake map for Svalbard?
QuakeMate plots USGS, EMSC and regional earthquake data for Svalbard on the interactive map above, updated automatically. Each event shows magnitude, depth, location and time, and links to a permalink page - a faster, mobile-friendly way to read the same USGS data.
Has there been a big earthquake in Svalbard recently?
The strongest recent earthquake in or near Svalbard was magnitude 4.7 near Svalbard region. No major (M6+) earthquake has hit recently, but conditions can change quickly. See the live map and full list above for the latest activity.
More on how earthquakes work? Read the earthquake Q&A →
Get earthquake alerts for Svalbard
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Earthquakes in nearby countries
Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.