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M3.3 Depth: 1.1 km

M3.3 Earthquake near ICELAND REGION (Iceland)

UTC time: 2025-08-25 23:36:23 UTC Local time: —
M3.3 earthquake near ICELAND REGION on Aug 25, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.3 Earthquake near ICELAND REGION (Iceland) · 2025-08-25 23:36:23 UTC

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

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
1.1 km
UTC time
2025-08-25 23:36:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iceland
Source
emsc
Coordinates
66.04000, -17.43700
Temperature
13.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.1 km
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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Theistareykir
    Distance: 28 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 563 m ·Last eruption: -900 ·Iceland
  • Tjornes Fracture Zone
    Distance: 33 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -75 m ·Last eruption: 1868 ·Iceland
  • Krafla
    Distance: 48 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 800 m ·Last eruption: 1984 ·Iceland
  • Heidarspordar
    Distance: 58 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 490 m ·Last eruption: -300 ·Iceland
  • Fremrinamar
    Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 970 m ·Last eruption: -1200 ·Iceland
  • Kolbeinsey Ridge
    Distance: 85 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 5 m ·Last eruption: 1755 ·Iceland

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