M3.0 Depth: 18.4 km

M3.0 Earthquake near ICELAND (Iceland)

UTC time: 2025-06-27 00:24:20 UTC Local time: —

M3.0 earthquake near ICELAND on Jun 27, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.0 Earthquake near ICELAND (Iceland) · 2025-06-27 00:24:20 UTC

About this earthquake

On June 27, 2025 at 00:24 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near ICELAND (Iceland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

18.4 km

UTC time

2025-06-27 00:24:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iceland

Source

emsc

Coordinates

64.80300, -21.92100

Temperature

7.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

18.4 km

18.4 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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