M4.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur (Iceland)

UTC time: 2026-06-01 13:45:15 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur (Iceland) on June 1, 2026 at 13:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-01 13:45:15 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur
Source
gfz
Coordinates
64.13000, -21.25000
Temperature
11.0°C

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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
10 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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