M2.8 Depth: 1.9 km

M2.8 Earthquake near ICELAND REGION (Iceland)

UTC time: 2025-05-15 09:55:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near ICELAND REGION (Iceland) on May 15, 2025 at 09:55 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 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

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

1.9 km

UTC time

2025-05-15 09:55:57 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iceland

Source

emsc

Coordinates

66.49100, -17.75000

Temperature

6.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

1.9 km

1.9 km — shallower 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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