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M3.0 Earthquake near Iceland (Iceland)

UTC time: 2026-08-11 08:40:29 UTC Local time: —

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M3.0 Earthquake near Iceland (Iceland) · 2026-08-11 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M3.0 Earthquake near Iceland (Iceland) · 2026-08-11 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On August 11, 2026 at 08:40 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Iceland (Iceland). With a focal depth of about 10 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.

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Details

ID
764ee138e31a8a2bf245a83b6b63a100924cace8
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
9.8 km
UTC time
2026-08-11 08:40:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iceland
City
Iceland
Source
emsc
Coordinates
63.66600, -23.33100
Temperature
11.3°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.8 km
Shallow
9.8 km
9.8 km — deeper than the regional average (6.6 km)
Regional average: 6.6 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

  • Eldey
    Distance: 18 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 70 m ·Last eruption: 1926 ·Iceland
  • Reykjanes
    Distance: 35 km ·Crater rows ·Elevation: 140 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Iceland
  • Fagradalsfjall
    Distance: 59 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 250 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Iceland
  • Krysuvik-Trolladyngja
    Distance: 68 km ·Crater rows ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1340 ·Iceland
  • Brennisteinsfjoll
    Distance: 82 km ·Crater rows ·Elevation: 610 m ·Last eruption: 1341 ·Iceland
  • Hengill
    Distance: 105 km ·Crater rows ·Elevation: 803 m ·Last eruption: 150 ·Iceland

Iceland

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 88 Catalogue entries

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