M2.8 Depth: 3.2 km

M2.8 Earthquake near ICELAND (Iceland)

UTC time: 2025-10-21 20:10:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near ICELAND (Iceland) on October 21, 2025 at 20:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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

3.2 km

UTC time

2025-10-21 20:10:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iceland

Source

emsc

Coordinates

64.61300, -17.49200

Temperature

-11.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

3.2 km

3.2 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

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