M2.8 Depth: 0.3 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Mýrdalshreppur (Iceland)

UTC time: 2026-02-19 10:29:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Mýrdalshreppur (Iceland) on February 19, 2026 at 10:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

0.3 km

UTC time

2026-02-19 10:29:15 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iceland

City

Mýrdalshreppur

County

Mýrdalshreppur

Source

emsc

Coordinates

63.60100, -19.15300

Temperature

-4.2°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

0.3 km

0.3 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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