M4.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near ICELAND REGION (Iceland)

UTC time: 2025-05-24 15:36:50 UTC Local time: —

M4.4 earthquake near ICELAND REGION on May 24, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M4.4 Earthquake near ICELAND REGION (Iceland) · 2025-05-24 15:36:50 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near ICELAND REGION (Iceland) on May 24, 2025 at 15:36 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 clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-24 15:36:50 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iceland

Source

emsc

Coordinates

64.03680, -22.51100

Temperature

8.6°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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