Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 0.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
ICELAND
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M3.3 Earthquake near ICELAND (Iceland)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near ICELAND (Iceland) on December 20, 2025 at 02:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
25bf9f5a222bfd15cf9ed27418c57be04efe2367
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
0.1 km
UTC time
2025-12-20 02:42:35 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
63.93300,
-19.19000
Temperature
3.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
0.1 km
0.1 km — shallower than the regional average (6.6 km)
Regional average: 6.6 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 88 Catalogue entries
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