M2.9 Depth: 11.9 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Ísland (Iceland)

UTC time: 2026-01-29 19:37:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Ísland (Iceland) on January 29, 2026 at 19:37 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

11.9 km

UTC time

2026-01-29 19:37:08 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iceland

City

Ísland

Source

emsc

Coordinates

63.68200, -23.33300

Temperature

6.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11.9 km

11.9 km — deeper 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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