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M3.3 Depth: 2.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Rangárþing ytra (Iceland)

UTC time: 2026-03-12 11:47:51 UTC Local time: —
M3.3 earthquake near Rangárþing ytra on Mar 12, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.3 Earthquake near Rangárþing ytra (Iceland) · 2026-03-12 11:47:51 UTC

About this earthquake

On March 12, 2026 at 11:47 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Rangárþing ytra (Iceland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-12 11:47:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iceland
City
Rangárþing ytra
County
Rangárþing ytra
Source
emsc
Coordinates
63.98800, -19.12200
Temperature
-4.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 11 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'280 m ·Last eruption: 1477 ·Iceland
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  • Tindfjallajokull
    Distance: 37 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Iceland
  • Katla
    Distance: 40 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 1'490 m ·Last eruption: 1918 ·Iceland
  • Eyjafjallajokull
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  • Thordarhyrna
    Distance: 79 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'650 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Iceland

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