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M3.1 Depth: 9.4 km

M3.1 Earthquake near ICELAND REGION (Iceland)

UTC time: 2025-05-24 14:23:38 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near ICELAND REGION on May 24, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near ICELAND REGION (Iceland) · 2025-05-24 14:23:38 UTC

About this earthquake

On May 24, 2025 at 14:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near ICELAND REGION (Iceland). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
9.4 km
UTC time
2025-05-24 14:23:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iceland
Source
emsc
Coordinates
63.75300, -23.16200
Temperature
8.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.4 km
Shallow
9.4 km
9.4 km — close to 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

  • Eldey
    Distance: 8 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 70 m ·Last eruption: 1926 ·Iceland
  • Reykjanes
    Distance: 23 km ·Crater rows ·Elevation: 140 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Iceland
  • Fagradalsfjall
    Distance: 47 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 250 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Iceland
  • Krysuvik-Trolladyngja
    Distance: 57 km ·Crater rows ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1340 ·Iceland
  • Brennisteinsfjoll
    Distance: 70 km ·Crater rows ·Elevation: 610 m ·Last eruption: 1341 ·Iceland
  • Hengill
    Distance: 93 km ·Crater rows ·Elevation: 803 m ·Last eruption: 150 ·Iceland

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