Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 7.2 km
- Source
- IMO
Iceland
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M1.5 Earthquake near Iceland (Iceland)
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About this earthquake
On November 13, 2026 at 02:23 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Iceland (Iceland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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 IMO. Iceland: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.
Details
ID
47cc7a6c6bc480b9aa2461321da840fe7f86d787
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
7.2 km
UTC time
2026-11-13 02:23:59 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Iceland
Source
imo
Coordinates
66.32654,
-16.77095
Temperature
2.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.2 km
7.2 km — close to the regional average (6.1 km)
Regional average: 6.1 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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