Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 2.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Rangárþing ytra
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M3.3 Earthquake near Rangárþing ytra (Iceland)
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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
ID
7d1d3a2f806089f0eeac3052c00694dd2a189797
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-12 11:47:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Rangárþing ytra
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
63.98800,
-19.12200
Temperature
-4.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
2 km
2 km — shallower than the regional average (6.8 km)
Regional average: 6.8 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 92 Catalogue entries
Of 91 other entries for this area and period, 43 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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