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M3.0 Depth: 5.2 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Þingeyjarsveit (Iceland)

UTC time: 2026-07-06 22:43:35 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near Þingeyjarsveit on Jul 6, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near Þingeyjarsveit (Iceland) · 2026-07-06 22:43:35 UTC

About this earthquake

On July 6, 2026 at 22:43 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Þingeyjarsveit (Iceland). 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
5.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-06 22:43:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iceland
City
Þingeyjarsveit
County
Þingeyjarsveit
Source
emsc
Coordinates
64.62100, -17.30300
Temperature
-2.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.2 km
Shallow
5.2 km
5.2 km — close to 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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  • Kverkfjoll
    Distance: 31 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'930 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Iceland
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    Distance: 42 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'650 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Iceland
  • Askja
    Distance: 52 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 1961 ·Iceland

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