Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 12.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Fífilbrekka
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M3.0 Earthquake near Fífilbrekka (Iceland)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Fífilbrekka (Iceland) on July 8, 2026 at 14:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 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.
Details
ID
ac74f863c3ae57992ae8303320ee9c7d825a0042
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
12.4 km
UTC time
2026-07-08 14:44:01 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Fífilbrekka
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
64.01400,
-21.16100
Temperature
9.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
12.4 km
12.4 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Reykjavík Domestic Airport39.9 kmStraight-line distance
Iceland · RKV · BIRK
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-06
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
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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, 71 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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