Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1375538 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2025-05-26 09:31:05 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2025-05-26 07:31:05 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2025-05-26 09:57:03 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.9 |
| Depth | 10 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| Mercalli scale | 5 |
| Possible effects | Almost everyone feels movement. Sleeping people are awakened. Doors swing open or close. Dishes are broken. Pictures on the wall move. Small objects move or are turned over. Trees might shake. Liquids might spill out of open containers. |
| Data status | reviewed |
| Data provider | USGS |
| Continent | North Pole |
|---|---|
| Country | Svalbard and Jan Mayen |
| Administration area | Svalbard |
| Nearest settlement | Ny-Alesund |
| Distance | 1304 km |
| Course | ENE |
| Surface type | underground quake |