M3.0 Depth: 0.7 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Ísland (Iceland)

UTC time: 2026-02-09 11:27:09 UTC Local time: —

M3.0 earthquake near Ísland on Feb 9, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.0 Earthquake near Ísland (Iceland) · 2026-02-09 11:27:09 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Ísland (Iceland) on February 9, 2026 at 11:27 UTC. 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

M3.0

Depth

0.7 km

UTC time

2026-02-09 11:27:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iceland

City

Ísland

Source

emsc

Coordinates

63.78900, -22.89800

Temperature

4.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

0.7 km

0.7 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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