M3.3 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near ICELAND REGION (Iceland)

UTC time: 2025-08-07 21:12:18 UTC Local time: —

M3.3 earthquake near ICELAND REGION on Aug 7, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.3 Earthquake near ICELAND REGION (Iceland) · 2025-08-07 21:12:18 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 7, 2025 at 21:12 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near ICELAND REGION (Iceland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.3

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-07 21:12:18 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iceland

Source

emsc

Coordinates

63.93800, -21.73400

Temperature

6.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — close to 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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