M2.8 Depth: 7.5 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Ísland (Iceland)

UTC time: 2026-02-08 13:08:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 8, 2026 at 13:08 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Ísland (Iceland). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

7.5 km

UTC time

2026-02-08 13:08:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iceland

City

Ísland

Source

emsc

Coordinates

63.76800, -22.99100

Temperature

2.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7.5 km

7.5 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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