M3.6 Depth: 16.5 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Þingeyjarsveit (Iceland)

UTC time: 2025-10-29 16:46:26 UTC Local time: —

M3.6 earthquake near Þingeyjarsveit on Oct 29, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.6 Earthquake near Þingeyjarsveit (Iceland) · 2025-10-29 16:46:26 UTC

About this earthquake

On October 29, 2025 at 16:46 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Þingeyjarsveit (Iceland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by GEUS.

Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

16.5 km

UTC time

2025-10-29 16:46:26 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iceland

City

Þingeyjarsveit

County

Þingeyjarsveit

Source

geus_dk

Coordinates

64.54000, -17.33000

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

16.5 km

16.5 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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