M2.9 Depth: 1.1 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Rangárþing ytra (Iceland)

UTC time: 2026-01-17 03:55:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 17, 2026 at 03:55 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Rangárþing ytra (Iceland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

1.1 km

UTC time

2026-01-17 03:55:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iceland

City

Rangárþing ytra

County

Rangárþing ytra

Source

emsc

Coordinates

63.93100, -19.21300

Temperature

-11.5°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

1.1 km

1.1 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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