M3.8 Depth: 9.8 km

M3.8 Earthquake near ICELAND REGION (Iceland)

UTC time: 2025-05-24 16:28:18 UTC Local time: —

M3.8 earthquake near ICELAND REGION on May 24, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.8 Earthquake near ICELAND REGION (Iceland) · 2025-05-24 16:28:18 UTC

About this earthquake

On May 24, 2025 at 16:28 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near ICELAND REGION (Iceland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

9.8 km

UTC time

2025-05-24 16:28:18 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iceland

Source

emsc

Coordinates

63.75300, -23.22400

Temperature

8.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9.8 km

9.8 km — deeper 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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