Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 3.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Þingeyjarsveit
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M2.8 Earthquake near Þingeyjarsveit (Iceland)
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About this earthquake
On January 9, 2026 at 09:47 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Þingeyjarsveit (Iceland). With a focal depth of about 3 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.
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Details
ID
3be83ea55de0bec8a2cbcaada711e4b3c50c7ef0
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
3.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-09 09:47:27 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Þingeyjarsveit
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
64.63600,
-17.44200
Temperature
-15.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3.2 km
3.2 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
Of 140 other entries for this area and period, 115 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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