M2.9 Depth: 0.1 km

M2.9 Earthquake near ICELAND (Iceland)

UTC time: 2025-09-18 22:34:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near ICELAND (Iceland) on September 18, 2025 at 22:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 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

M2.9

Depth

0.1 km

UTC time

2025-09-18 22:34:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iceland

Source

emsc

Coordinates

63.63400, -19.18000

Temperature

1.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

0.1 km

0.1 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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