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M3.1 Depth: 0.1 km

M3.1 Earthquake near ICELAND (Iceland)

UTC time: 2025-07-27 23:41:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near ICELAND (Iceland) on July 27, 2025 at 23:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
0.1 km
UTC time
2025-07-27 23:41:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iceland
Source
emsc
Coordinates
64.67100, -17.45100
Temperature
-5.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.1 km
Shallow
0.1 km
0.1 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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  • Kverkfjoll
    Distance: 38 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'930 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Iceland
  • Thordarhyrna
    Distance: 46 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'650 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Iceland
  • Askja
    Distance: 51 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 1961 ·Iceland

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