Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
REYKJANES RIDGE
M4.7 Earthquake near REYKJANES RIDGE
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near REYKJANES RIDGE on July 4, 2026 at 15:25 UTC. 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.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
1d1b3fe19905060243335b2c9bee8d601097fd0a
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-04 15:25:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
59.30400,
-30.40800
Temperature
8.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 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
Tectonic context
Located on the North America Plate.
Near the boundary North America ↔ Eurasia · about 1 km away
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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