M3.1 Depth: 0.7 km

M3.1 Earthquake near ICELAND (Iceland)

UTC time: 2025-10-03 23:36:24 UTC Local time: —

M3.1 earthquake near ICELAND on Oct 3, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.1 Earthquake near ICELAND (Iceland) · 2025-10-03 23:36:24 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near ICELAND (Iceland) on October 3, 2025 at 23:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

0.7 km

UTC time

2025-10-03 23:36:24 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iceland

Source

emsc

Coordinates

63.66400, -19.18800

Temperature

3.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

0.7 km

0.7 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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