Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 0.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
ICELAND
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M2.9 Earthquake near ICELAND (Iceland)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near ICELAND (Iceland) on December 29, 2025 at 13:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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Details
ID
043742d5d43043d01052434c45630f9873da6a37
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
0.7 km
UTC time
2025-12-29 13:08:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
64.01400,
-16.65200
Temperature
-1.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
0.7 km
0.7 km — shallower than the regional average (6.8 km)
Regional average: 6.8 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 141 Catalogue entries
Of 140 other entries for this area and period, 92 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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