Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1363246 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2025-05-07 17:09:47 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2025-05-07 15:09:47 - [It was afternoon in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2025-05-07 18:23:25 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.5 |
| Depth | 10 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| Mercalli scale | 4 |
| Possible effects | Most people indoors feel movement. Hanging objects swing. Dishes, windows, and doors rattle. The earthquake feels like a heavy truck hitting the walls. A few people outdoors may feel movement. Parked cars rock. |
| Data status | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | North Pole |
|---|---|
| Country | Svalbard and Jan Mayen |
| Administration area | Svalbard |
| Nearest settlement | Ny-Alesund |
| Distance | 276 km |
| Course | NW |
| Surface type | underwater quake |
| Tsunami region | North Sea |
| Water surface name | Greenland Sea |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.