M2.9 Depth: 18.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Borgarbyggð (Iceland)

UTC time: 2026-01-24 08:05:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 24, 2026 at 08:05 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Borgarbyggð (Iceland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

18.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-24 08:05:16 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iceland

City

Borgarbyggð

County

Borgarbyggð

Source

emsc

Coordinates

64.79100, -21.89700

Temperature

-0.6°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

18 km

18 km — deeper than 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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