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M3.0 Depth: 0.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Iceland (Iceland)

UTC time: 2026-06-20 03:44:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 20, 2026 at 03:44 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Iceland (Iceland). Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-20 03:44:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iceland
City
Iceland
Source
emsc
Coordinates
63.76500, -23.29000
Temperature
9.3°C

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Depth profile

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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Eldey
    Distance: 15 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 70 m ·Last eruption: 1926 ·Iceland
  • Reykjanes
    Distance: 29 km ·Crater rows ·Elevation: 140 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Iceland
  • Fagradalsfjall
    Distance: 53 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 250 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Iceland
  • Krysuvik-Trolladyngja
    Distance: 62 km ·Crater rows ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1340 ·Iceland
  • Brennisteinsfjoll
    Distance: 76 km ·Crater rows ·Elevation: 610 m ·Last eruption: 1341 ·Iceland
  • Hengill
    Distance: 98 km ·Crater rows ·Elevation: 803 m ·Last eruption: 150 ·Iceland

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