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M3.1 Depth: 4.3 km

M3.1 Earthquake near ICELAND REGION (Iceland)

UTC time: 2025-08-30 12:46:59 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður on Aug 30, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near ICELAND REGION (Iceland) · 2025-08-30 12:46:59 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 30, 2025 at 12:46 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near ICELAND REGION (Iceland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
4.3 km
UTC time
2025-08-30 12:46:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iceland
City
Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður
Source
emsc
Coordinates
63.88900, -22.04500
Temperature
14.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.3 km
Shallow
4.3 km
4.3 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

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    Distance: 3 km ·Crater rows ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1340 ·Iceland
  • Fagradalsfjall
    Distance: 10 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 250 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Iceland
  • Brennisteinsfjoll
    Distance: 14 km ·Crater rows ·Elevation: 610 m ·Last eruption: 1341 ·Iceland
  • Reykjanes
    Distance: 34 km ·Crater rows ·Elevation: 140 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Iceland
  • Hengill
    Distance: 38 km ·Crater rows ·Elevation: 803 m ·Last eruption: 150 ·Iceland
  • Hromundartindur
    Distance: 41 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 550 m ·Iceland

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