M2.9 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Þingeyjarsveit (Iceland)

UTC time: 2026-05-21 16:12:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 21, 2026 at 16:12 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Þingeyjarsveit (Iceland). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

0.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-21 16:12:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iceland

City

Þingeyjarsveit

County

Þingeyjarsveit

Source

emsc

Coordinates

64.67200, -17.39200

Temperature

-2.2°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

0 km

0 km — shallower than 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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