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M3.3 Depth: 2.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Borgarnes (Iceland)

UTC time: 2026-06-24 00:07:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Borgarnes (Iceland) on June 24, 2026 at 00:07 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-24 00:07:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iceland
City
Borgarnes
County
Western Region
Source
emsc
Coordinates
64.56300, -20.81800
Temperature
7.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 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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