M2.8 Depth: 6.9 km

M2.8 Earthquake near ICELAND REGION (Iceland)

UTC time: 2025-09-27 12:26:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near ICELAND REGION (Iceland) on September 27, 2025 at 12:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

6.9 km

UTC time

2025-09-27 12:26:38 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iceland

Source

emsc

Coordinates

63.78700, -22.80300

Temperature

9.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

6.9 km

6.9 km — close to 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.

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