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M4.0 Depth: 3.5 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Sveitarfélagið Ölfus (Iceland)

UTC time: 2026-06-01 13:45:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Sveitarfélagið Ölfus (Iceland) on June 1, 2026 at 13:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
3.5 km
UTC time
2026-06-01 13:45:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iceland
City
Sveitarfélagið Ölfus
County
Sveitarfélagið Ölfus
Source
emsc
Coordinates
64.07200, -21.46300
Temperature
11.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.5 km
Shallow
3.5 km
3.5 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

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