M3.0 Depth: 4.2 km

M3.0 Earthquake near ICELAND REGION (Iceland)

UTC time: 2025-10-04 14:13:52 UTC Local time: —

M3.0 earthquake near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður on Oct 4, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.0 Earthquake near ICELAND REGION (Iceland) · 2025-10-04 14:13:52 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near ICELAND REGION (Iceland) on October 4, 2025 at 14:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

4.2 km

UTC time

2025-10-04 14:13:52 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iceland

City

Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður

Source

emsc

Coordinates

63.91300, -22.05900

Temperature

7.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

4.2 km

4.2 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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