M2.9 Depth: 1.1 km

M2.9 Earthquake near ICELAND (Iceland)

UTC time: 2025-11-21 14:29:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 21, 2025 at 14:29 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near ICELAND (Iceland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

1.1 km

UTC time

2025-11-21 14:29:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iceland

Source

emsc

Coordinates

65.48300, -22.41600

Temperature

3.2°C

Map

Depth profile

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

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