M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Ásahreppur (Iceland)

UTC time: 2026-01-22 10:28:26 UTC Local time: —

M4.5 earthquake near Ásahreppur on Jan 22, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M4.5 Earthquake near Ásahreppur (Iceland) · 2026-01-22 10:28:26 UTC

About this earthquake

On January 22, 2026 at 10:28 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Ásahreppur (Iceland). 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.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-22 10:28:26 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iceland

City

Ásahreppur

County

Ásahreppur

Source

isc

Coordinates

64.61900, -17.66100

Temperature

-2.7°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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