M3.4 Depth: 6.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near ICELAND (Iceland)

UTC time: 2025-09-11 08:39:54 UTC Local time: —

M3.4 earthquake near ICELAND on Sep 11, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.4 Earthquake near ICELAND (Iceland) · 2025-09-11 08:39:54 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near ICELAND (Iceland) on September 11, 2025 at 08:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

6.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-11 08:39:54 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iceland

Source

emsc

Coordinates

63.98100, -20.49100

Temperature

12.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

6 km

6 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

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