Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 5.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Dalabyggð
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M3.3 Earthquake near Dalabyggð (Iceland)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Dalabyggð (Iceland) on June 27, 2026 at 18:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
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Depth profile
Shallow
5.2 km
5.2 km — close to 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.
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Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 92 Catalogue entries
Of 91 other entries for this area and period, 43 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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