M3.6 Depth: 16.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near ICELAND (Iceland)

UTC time: 2025-05-08 06:06:17 UTC Local time: —

M3.6 earthquake near ICELAND on May 8, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.6 Earthquake near ICELAND (Iceland) · 2025-05-08 06:06:17 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near ICELAND (Iceland) on May 8, 2025 at 06:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

16.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-08 06:06:17 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iceland

Source

emsc

Coordinates

64.79400, -21.91800

Temperature

3.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

16 km

16 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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