M3.2 Depth: 11.5 km

M3.2 Earthquake near ICELAND (Iceland)

UTC time: 2025-12-10 00:58:29 UTC Local time: —

M3.2 earthquake near ICELAND on Dec 10, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.2 Earthquake near ICELAND (Iceland) · 2025-12-10 00:58:29 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near ICELAND (Iceland) on December 10, 2025 at 00:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

11.5 km

UTC time

2025-12-10 00:58:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iceland

Source

emsc

Coordinates

64.50500, -17.71500

Temperature

-8.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11.5 km

11.5 km — deeper 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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