M2.8 Depth: 2.6 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Skaftárhreppur (Iceland)

UTC time: 2026-01-24 11:59:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Skaftárhreppur (Iceland) on January 24, 2026 at 11:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

2.6 km

UTC time

2026-01-24 11:59:59 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iceland

City

Skaftárhreppur

County

Skaftárhreppur

Source

emsc

Coordinates

64.26700, -17.59800

Temperature

-9.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

2.6 km

2.6 km — shallower 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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