Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 1.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
ICELAND
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M2.8 Earthquake near ICELAND (Iceland)
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About this earthquake
On June 30, 2025 at 21:22 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near ICELAND (Iceland). With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
35eb9cbd2c7a47187a8c556336110e5c1ab553dc
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
1.1 km
UTC time
2025-06-30 21:22:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
64.65400,
-17.46900
Temperature
-8.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
1.1 km
1.1 km — shallower than the regional average (6.8 km)
Regional average: 6.8 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
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 141 Catalogue entries
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