Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
ICELAND REGION
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M3.1 Earthquake near ICELAND REGION (Iceland)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near ICELAND REGION (Iceland) on July 7, 2025 at 11:27 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
b80906017254a1945b830643f54d37d2fb85657e
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-07 11:27:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
63.56000,
-23.41800
Temperature
11.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — deeper 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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