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M3.0 Earthquake near Rangárþing eystra (Iceland)

UTC time: 2026-01-31 11:56:17 UTC Local time: —

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M3.0 Earthquake near Rangárþing eystra (Iceland) · 2026-01-31 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M3.0 Earthquake near Rangárþing eystra (Iceland) · 2026-01-31 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Rangárþing eystra (Iceland) on January 31, 2026 at 11:56 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

ID
6537d0e1d9ccc68a8b0f322ad85593e33243a4d5
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
5.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-31 11:56:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iceland
City
Rangárþing eystra
County
Rangárþing eystra
Source
emsc
Coordinates
63.66600, -19.44100
Temperature
3.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.2 km
Shallow
5.2 km
5.2 km — close to the regional average (6.8 km)
Regional average: 6.8 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

  • Eyjafjallajokull
    Distance: 10 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'651 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·Iceland
  • Katla
    Distance: 18 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 1'490 m ·Last eruption: 1918 ·Iceland
  • Tindfjallajokull
    Distance: 19 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Iceland
  • Torfajokull
    Distance: 30 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'280 m ·Last eruption: 1477 ·Iceland
  • Hekla
    Distance: 37 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'490 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Iceland
  • Vestmannaeyjar
    Distance: 49 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 283 m ·Last eruption: 1973 ·Iceland

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Context for this earthquake

06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 92 Catalogue entries

Of 91 other entries for this area and period, 71 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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