Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 8.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
ICELAND REGION
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M2.8 Earthquake near ICELAND REGION (Iceland)
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About this earthquake
On August 19, 2025 at 11:41 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near ICELAND REGION (Iceland). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
80de2da1f741a143f149bc4d2a62c3ea376233b1
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
8.5 km
UTC time
2025-08-19 11:41:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
63.63200,
-23.48300
Temperature
11.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8.5 km
8.5 km — close to 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 138 Catalogue entries
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