Latest earthquakes near Longyearbyen, Svalbard today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Longyearbyen? If an earthquake is happening right now near Longyearbyen, it will show up within minutes.
Longyearbyen Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 124 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Longyearbyen, Svalbard in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Longyearbyen roughly every 29 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Longyearbyen in 2022. A total of 22 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Longyearbyen that year. The strongest had a 5.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Longyearbyen in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Longyearbyen during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 119 | 95.97% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 4.03% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Longyearbyen
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Longyearbyen occurred on Jul 18, 2022 20:40 local time (Arctic/Longyearbyen timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 214 kilometers (133 mi) west of Longyearbyen, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Longyearbyen in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Jul 20, 1992 09:46, 229 kilometers (142 mi) west of Longyearbyen. It is the strongest earthquake near Longyearbyen in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Longyearbyen, Svalbard in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Longyearbyen.
Nearest earthquakes from Longyearbyen
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Longyearbyen, Svalbard. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Longyearbyen.
When was the last earthquake in Longyearbyen, Svalbard?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Longyearbyen on the evening of October 8, 2026 at 22:32 local time (Arctic/Longyearbyen). The center of this earthquake was located 164km west of Longyearbyen at a depth of 1km under water in the Greenland Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Longyearbyen, Svalbard in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Longyearbyen, Svalbard?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Longyearbyen on the morning of July 20, 1992 at 09:46 local time (Arctic/Longyearbyen). The center of this earthquake was located 229km west of Longyearbyen at a depth of 10km under water in the North Greenland Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Longyearbyen since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Longyearbyen, Svalbard?
In the past 10 years, 124 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Longyearbyen. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 29 days.
