M3.0 Depth: 6.6 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Skaftárhreppur (Iceland)

UTC time: 2026-03-03 06:41:50 UTC Local time: —

M3.0 earthquake near Skaftárhreppur on Mar 3, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.0 Earthquake near Skaftárhreppur (Iceland) · 2026-03-03 06:41:50 UTC

About this earthquake

On March 3, 2026 at 06:41 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Skaftárhreppur (Iceland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

6.6 km

UTC time

2026-03-03 06:41:50 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iceland

City

Skaftárhreppur

County

Skaftárhreppur

Source

emsc

Coordinates

63.63700, -19.17100

Temperature

-4.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

6.6 km

6.6 km — close to 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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Katla

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Hekla

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