M4.3 Depth: 9.3 km

M4.3 Earthquake near ICELAND REGION (Iceland)

UTC time: 2025-05-24 15:45:03 UTC Local time: —

M4.3 earthquake near ICELAND REGION on May 24, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M4.3 Earthquake near ICELAND REGION (Iceland) · 2025-05-24 15:45:03 UTC

About this earthquake

On May 24, 2025 at 15:45 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near ICELAND REGION (Iceland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

9.3 km

UTC time

2025-05-24 15:45:03 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iceland

Source

emsc

Coordinates

63.73200, -23.17600

Temperature

7.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9.3 km

9.3 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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