M2.8 Depth: 8.3 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Þingeyjarsveit (Iceland)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 15:41:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Þingeyjarsveit (Iceland) on January 12, 2026 at 15:41 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

8.3 km

UTC time

2026-01-12 15:41:51 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iceland

City

Þingeyjarsveit

County

Þingeyjarsveit

Source

emsc

Coordinates

65.21300, -16.33600

Temperature

-5.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8.3 km

8.3 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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