Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 1.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
ICELAND REGION
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M3.3 Earthquake near ICELAND REGION (Iceland)
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About this earthquake
On August 25, 2025 at 23:36 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near ICELAND REGION (Iceland). With a focal depth of about 1 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
ID
b71a9c0251f668333b029f8087203884d18efac0
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
1.1 km
UTC time
2025-08-25 23:36:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
66.04000,
-17.43700
Temperature
13.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
1.1 km
1.1 km — shallower 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
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Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 92 Catalogue entries
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