M4.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Ásahreppur (Iceland)

UTC time: 2026-05-25 03:50:48 UTC Local time: —

M4.1 earthquake near Ásahreppur on May 25, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M4.1 Earthquake near Ásahreppur (Iceland) · 2026-05-25 03:50:48 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Ásahreppur (Iceland) on May 25, 2026 at 03:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-25 03:50:48 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iceland

City

Ásahreppur

County

Ásahreppur

Source

gfz

Coordinates

64.52000, -18.02000

Temperature

-0.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — deeper than the regional average (6.7 km)

Regional average: 6.7 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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