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M3.0 Depth: 8.5 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Eystri-Þurá (Iceland)

UTC time: 2026-04-01 18:49:39 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near Eystri-Þurá on Apr 1, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near Eystri-Þurá (Iceland) · 2026-04-01 18:49:39 UTC

About this earthquake

On April 1, 2026 at 18:49 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Eystri-Þurá (Iceland). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
8.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-01 18:49:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iceland
City
Eystri-Þurá
County
Sveitarfélagið Ölfus
Source
emsc
Coordinates
63.96200, -21.25700

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.5 km
Shallow
8.5 km
8.5 km — close to 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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