M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near ICELAND REGION (Iceland)

UTC time: 2025-07-07 11:27:22 UTC Local time: —

M3.1 earthquake near ICELAND REGION on Jul 7, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.1 Earthquake near ICELAND REGION (Iceland) · 2025-07-07 11:27:22 UTC

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

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-07 11:27:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iceland

Source

emsc

Coordinates

63.56000, -23.41800

Temperature

11.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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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