A 5.4 magnitude quake occurred near Svalbard on Monday around midday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The tremor, which struck the area at 13:22 UTC (13:22 local time), was centered north of Svalbard. It occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, you can submit a report via the USGS Felt Report form.

Impact and estimated losses

The USGS categorized this as a Green Alert, which means there is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.

Structure information summary

Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are resistant to earthquake shaking, though vulnerable structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building type is unreinforced brick with concrete floor construction.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey