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M3.3 Depth: 1.1 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Þingeyjarsveit (Iceland)

UTC time: 2026-05-25 03:50:45 UTC Local time: —
M3.3 earthquake near Þingeyjarsveit on May 25, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.3 Earthquake near Þingeyjarsveit (Iceland) · 2026-05-25 03:50:45 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Þingeyjarsveit (Iceland) on May 25, 2026 at 03:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
1.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-25 03:50:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iceland
City
Þingeyjarsveit
County
Þingeyjarsveit
Source
emsc
Coordinates
64.62400, -17.42400
Temperature
-4.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.1 km
Shallow
1.1 km
1.1 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

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Tungnafellsjokull
    Distance: 27 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'523 m ·Iceland
  • Kverkfjoll
    Distance: 37 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'930 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Iceland
  • Thordarhyrna
    Distance: 41 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'650 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Iceland
  • Askja
    Distance: 55 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 1961 ·Iceland

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