Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 10.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Ísland
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M2.9 Earthquake near Ísland (Iceland)
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About this earthquake
On January 26, 2026 at 11:31 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Ísland (Iceland). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
42af96c4b61c4c05236d708303f52678302149d8
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
10.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-26 11:31:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Ísland
Source
emsc
Coordinates
63.64300,
-23.32700
Temperature
7.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10.2 km
10.2 km — deeper than the regional average (6.6 km)
Regional average: 6.6 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 138 Catalogue entries
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