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M2.9 Depth: 2.6 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Sveitarfélagið Ölfus (Iceland)

UTC time: 2026-05-31 17:01:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Sveitarfélagið Ölfus (Iceland) on May 31, 2026 at 17:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
2.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-31 17:01:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iceland
City
Sveitarfélagið Ölfus
County
Sveitarfélagið Ölfus
Source
emsc
Coordinates
64.05500, -21.44900
Temperature
6.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.6 km
Shallow
2.6 km
2.6 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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