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M3.4 Earthquake near Múlaþing (Iceland)

UTC time: 2026-06-14 00:46:56 UTC Local time: —

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M3.4 Earthquake near Múlaþing (Iceland) · 2026-06-14 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M3.4 Earthquake near Múlaþing (Iceland) · 2026-06-14 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On June 14, 2026 at 00:46 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Múlaþing (Iceland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

ID
60b984f375c570d15c0f030d6bb4af32fc304901
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
1.1 km
UTC time
2026-06-14 00:46:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iceland
City
Múlaþing
County
Múlaþing
Source
emsc
Coordinates
64.61100, -16.38400
Temperature
-5.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.1 km
Shallow
1.1 km
1.1 km — shallower than the regional average (6.6 km)
Regional average: 6.6 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

  • Kverkfjoll
    Distance: 13 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'930 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Iceland
  • Esjufjoll
    Distance: 41 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'620 m ·Iceland
  • Snaefell
    Distance: 44 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'833 m ·Iceland
  • Grimsvotn
    Distance: 50 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'719 m ·Last eruption: 2011 ·Iceland
  • Askja
    Distance: 51 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 1961 ·Iceland
  • Bardarbunga
    Distance: 54 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'000 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Iceland

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 88 Catalogue entries

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