M3.4 Depth: 1.1 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Skaftárhreppur (Iceland)

UTC time: 2026-07-28 16:57:15 UTC Local time: —

M3.4 earthquake near Skaftárhreppur on Jul 28, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.4 Earthquake near Skaftárhreppur (Iceland) · 2026-07-28 16:57:15 UTC

About this earthquake

On July 28, 2026 at 16:57 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Skaftárhreppur (Iceland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

1.1 km

UTC time

2026-07-28 16:57:15 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iceland

City

Skaftárhreppur

County

Skaftárhreppur

Source

emsc

Coordinates

64.13600, -18.60000

Temperature

6.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

1.1 km

1.1 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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Katla

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