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M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Iceland (Iceland)

UTC time: 2026-08-25 05:46:08 UTC Local time: —
M4.2 earthquake near Iceland on Aug 25, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.2 Earthquake near Iceland (Iceland) · 2026-08-25 05:46:08 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 25, 2026 at 05:46 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Iceland (Iceland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Iceland: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-25 05:46:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iceland
City
Iceland
Source
usgs
Coordinates
63.84530, -23.23450
Temperature
9.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — deeper than the regional average (6.8 km)
Regional average: 6.8 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Eldey
    Distance: 17 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 70 m ·Last eruption: 1926 ·Iceland
  • Reykjanes
    Distance: 26 km ·Crater rows ·Elevation: 140 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Iceland
  • Fagradalsfjall
    Distance: 48 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 250 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Iceland
  • Krysuvik-Trolladyngja
    Distance: 58 km ·Crater rows ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1340 ·Iceland
  • Brennisteinsfjoll
    Distance: 72 km ·Crater rows ·Elevation: 610 m ·Last eruption: 1341 ·Iceland
  • Hengill
    Distance: 93 km ·Crater rows ·Elevation: 803 m ·Last eruption: 150 ·Iceland

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