Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 1.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
ICELAND
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M2.9 Earthquake near ICELAND (Iceland)
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About this earthquake
On October 20, 2025 at 10:51 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near ICELAND (Iceland). With a focal depth of about 1 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.
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Details
ID
8eab8042dc557f7d9343d42ed2f3aeb270154e34
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
1.1 km
UTC time
2025-10-20 10:51:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
63.65000,
-19.11000
Temperature
1.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
1.1 km
1.1 km — shallower than 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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