M4.2 Depth: 10.2 km

M4.2 Earthquake near ICELAND REGION (Iceland)

UTC time: 2025-05-14 23:48:53 UTC Local time: —

M4.2 earthquake near ICELAND REGION on May 14, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M4.2 Earthquake near ICELAND REGION (Iceland) · 2025-05-14 23:48:53 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near ICELAND REGION (Iceland) on May 14, 2025 at 23:48 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

10.2 km

UTC time

2025-05-14 23:48:53 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iceland

Source

emsc

Coordinates

66.61500, -17.75500

Temperature

7.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10.2 km

10.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

Kolbeinsey Ridge

Distance: 33 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 5 m ·Last eruption: 1755 ·Iceland
Tjornes Fracture Zone

Distance: 44 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -75 m ·Last eruption: 1868 ·Iceland
Theistareykir

Distance: 89 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 563 m ·Last eruption: -900 ·Iceland
Krafla

Distance: 110 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 800 m ·Last eruption: 1984 ·Iceland
Heidarspordar

Distance: 122 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 490 m ·Last eruption: -300 ·Iceland
Fremrinamar

Distance: 142 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 970 m ·Last eruption: -1200 ·Iceland

Historic earthquake map · Iceland

Open history map

Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Iceland

Country overview

View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

673

Country (24h)