Earthquakes in Norway — August 2026
2 earthquakes were recorded in Norway during August 2026, an average of 0.1 per day.
2 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 10 km.
The month's largest event in Norway was a magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Longyearbyen, Norway on 17 August 2026 at 19:51 UTC. A magnitude 4.8 earthquake radiates roughly 239 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is close to the Norway monthly average of 2 events over the period we cover, and down from the 3 recorded the previous month.
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 2 in the magnitude 4 range.
The month's largest events were M4.8 near Longyearbyen, Norway on 17 August at 10 km; M4.4 near Ørnes, Norway on 19 August at 10 km.
That is close to the 2 events Norway averages per month across the 12 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Norway, August 2026
2 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Longyearbyen, Norway | 10.0 | Norway | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Ørnes, Norway | 10.0 | Norway | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Norway in August 2026?
2 earthquakes were recorded in Norway during August 2026, of which 2 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Norway in August 2026?
A magnitude 4.8 event near Longyearbyen, Norway on 17 August 2026.
Other months in Norway
Magnitudes for August 2026 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.