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M3.6 Depth: 5.3 km

M3.6 Earthquake near ICELAND REGION (Iceland)

UTC time: 2025-05-13 04:09:04 UTC Local time: —
M3.6 earthquake near ICELAND REGION on May 13, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.6 Earthquake near ICELAND REGION (Iceland) · 2025-05-13 04:09:04 UTC

About this earthquake

On May 13, 2025 at 04:09 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near ICELAND REGION (Iceland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
5.3 km
UTC time
2025-05-13 04:09:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iceland
Source
emsc
Coordinates
66.53700, -17.66500
Temperature
5.7°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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tjornes Fracture Zone
    Distance: 35 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -75 m ·Last eruption: 1868 ·Iceland
  • Kolbeinsey Ridge
    Distance: 40 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 5 m ·Last eruption: 1755 ·Iceland
  • Theistareykir
    Distance: 79 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 563 m ·Last eruption: -900 ·Iceland
  • Krafla
    Distance: 101 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 800 m ·Last eruption: 1984 ·Iceland
  • Heidarspordar
    Distance: 113 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 490 m ·Last eruption: -300 ·Iceland
  • Fremrinamar
    Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 970 m ·Last eruption: -1200 ·Iceland

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