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M3.9 Depth: 3.3 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur (Iceland)

UTC time: 2026-07-27 00:36:17 UTC Local time: —
M3.9 earthquake near Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur on Jul 27, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.9 Earthquake near Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur (Iceland) · 2026-07-27 00:36:17 UTC

About this earthquake

On July 27, 2026 at 00:36 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur (Iceland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
3.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-27 00:36:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iceland
City
Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur
County
Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur
Source
emsc
Coordinates
64.11900, -21.28500
Temperature
6.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.3 km
Shallow
3.3 km
3.3 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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