M3.0 Depth: 0.1 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Mýrdalshreppur (Iceland)

UTC time: 2026-01-28 20:27:07 UTC Local time: —

M3.0 earthquake near Mýrdalshreppur on Jan 28, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.0 Earthquake near Mýrdalshreppur (Iceland) · 2026-01-28 20:27:07 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Mýrdalshreppur (Iceland) on January 28, 2026 at 20:27 UTC. With a focal depth of about 0 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

0.1 km

UTC time

2026-01-28 20:27:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iceland

City

Mýrdalshreppur

County

Mýrdalshreppur

Source

emsc

Coordinates

63.61500, -19.10200

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

0.1 km

0.1 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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Katla

Distance: 2 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 1'490 m ·Last eruption: 1918 ·Iceland
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Torfajokull

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Tindfjallajokull

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Hekla

Distance: 49 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'490 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Iceland
Vestmannaeyjar

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