Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 1.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
ICELAND REGION
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M3.0 Earthquake near ICELAND REGION (Iceland)
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About this earthquake
On October 20, 2025 at 10:47 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near ICELAND REGION (Iceland). With a focal depth of about 1 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.
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Details
ID
cd115b4130d1c6f8d8f7db03f3919209aa18859f
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
1.1 km
UTC time
2025-10-20 10:47:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
66.57600,
-17.58000
Temperature
3.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
1.1 km
1.1 km — shallower than the regional average (6.8 km)
Regional average: 6.8 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
Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Grímsey Airport19.6 kmStraight-line distance
Iceland · GRY · BIGR
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-06
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Iceland
Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 92 Catalogue entries
Of 91 other entries for this area and period, 71 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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