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M3.2 Depth: 5.3 km

M3.2 Earthquake near ICELAND REGION (Iceland)

UTC time: 2025-08-18 18:10:13 UTC Local time: —
M3.2 earthquake near ICELAND REGION on Aug 18, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.2 Earthquake near ICELAND REGION (Iceland) · 2025-08-18 18:10:13 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near ICELAND REGION (Iceland) on August 18, 2025 at 18:10 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
5.3 km
UTC time
2025-08-18 18:10:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iceland
Source
emsc
Coordinates
63.97600, -21.77300
Temperature
12.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.3 km
Shallow
5.3 km
5.3 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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    Distance: 25 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 250 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Iceland
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