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M4.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near 121 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland

UTC time: 2025-01-14 06:08:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near 121 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland on January 14, 2025 at 06:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-14 06:08:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
64.55690, -17.63830

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

  • Bardarbunga
    Distance: 10 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'000 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Iceland
  • Grimsvotn
    Distance: 22 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'719 m ·Last eruption: 2011 ·Iceland
  • Tungnafellsjokull
    Distance: 25 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'523 m ·Iceland
  • Thordarhyrna
    Distance: 32 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'650 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Iceland
  • Kverkfjoll
    Distance: 48 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'930 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Iceland
  • Esjufjoll
    Distance: 61 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'620 m ·Iceland

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