Magnitude
M1.2
- Depth
- 2.9 km
- Source
- IMO
Þingeyjarsveit
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M1.2 Earthquake near Þingeyjarsveit (Iceland)
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About this earthquake
On November 8, 2026 at 14:22 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Þingeyjarsveit (Iceland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 17 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.
Details
ID
4b5440c3d5aba6c4431ba3445fc64d2136cd35d9
Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
2.9 km
UTC time
2026-11-08 14:22:48 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Þingeyjarsveit
County
Source
imo
Coordinates
64.64453,
-17.35833
Temperature
-3.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
2.9 km
2.9 km — shallower than 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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