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M3.0 Depth: 10.3 km

M3.0 Earthquake near ICELAND REGION

UTC time: 2026-03-23 17:28:17 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near ICELAND REGION on Mar 23, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near ICELAND REGION · 2026-03-23 17:28:17 UTC

About this earthquake

On March 23, 2026 at 17:28 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near ICELAND REGION. With a focal depth of about 10 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.3 km
UTC time
2026-03-23 17:28:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
63.64500, -23.42600

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.3 km
Shallow
10.3 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Eldey
    Distance: 23 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 70 m ·Last eruption: 1926 ·Iceland
  • Reykjanes
    Distance: 40 km ·Crater rows ·Elevation: 140 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Iceland
  • Fagradalsfjall
    Distance: 64 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 250 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Iceland
  • Krysuvik-Trolladyngja
    Distance: 73 km ·Crater rows ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1340 ·Iceland
  • Brennisteinsfjoll
    Distance: 87 km ·Crater rows ·Elevation: 610 m ·Last eruption: 1341 ·Iceland
  • Hengill
    Distance: 110 km ·Crater rows ·Elevation: 803 m ·Last eruption: 150 ·Iceland

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