M2.8 Depth: 8.8 km

M2.8 Earthquake near ICELAND (Iceland)

UTC time: 2025-10-02 09:46:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near ICELAND (Iceland) on October 2, 2025 at 09:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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

8.8 km

UTC time

2025-10-02 09:46:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iceland

Source

emsc

Coordinates

64.79800, -21.94400

Temperature

8.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8.8 km

8.8 km — close to 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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