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M3.3 Depth: 8.2 km

M3.3 Earthquake near ICELAND REGION (Iceland)

UTC time: 2025-08-31 04:48:19 UTC Local time: —
M3.3 earthquake near ICELAND REGION on Aug 31, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.3 Earthquake near ICELAND REGION (Iceland) · 2025-08-31 04:48:19 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 31, 2025 at 04:48 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near ICELAND REGION (Iceland). With a focal depth of about 8 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
M3.3
Depth
8.2 km
UTC time
2025-08-31 04:48:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iceland
Source
emsc
Coordinates
63.81300, -22.87300
Temperature
11.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.2 km
Shallow
8.2 km
8.2 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

  • Reykjanes
    Distance: 8 km ·Crater rows ·Elevation: 140 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Iceland
  • Eldey
    Distance: 11 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 70 m ·Last eruption: 1926 ·Iceland
  • Fagradalsfjall
    Distance: 31 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 250 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Iceland
  • Krysuvik-Trolladyngja
    Distance: 41 km ·Crater rows ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1340 ·Iceland
  • Brennisteinsfjoll
    Distance: 55 km ·Crater rows ·Elevation: 610 m ·Last eruption: 1341 ·Iceland
  • Hengill
    Distance: 77 km ·Crater rows ·Elevation: 803 m ·Last eruption: 150 ·Iceland

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