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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Skaftárhreppur (Iceland)

UTC time: 2026-06-13 20:14:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Skaftárhreppur (Iceland) on June 13, 2026 at 20:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Iceland: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-13 20:14:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iceland
City
Skaftárhreppur
County
Skaftárhreppur
Source
usgs
Coordinates
64.57120, -17.61150
Temperature
0.9°C

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