Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Reykjanes Ridge
M4.3 Earthquake near Reykjanes Ridge
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Reykjanes Ridge on March 11, 2025 at 23:41 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
1e3a5e3239fba62358020cd92096da5779307995
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-03-11 23:41:40 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
53.81620,
-32.25370
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
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.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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