Magnitude
M1.2
- Depth
- 7.2 km
- Source
- IMO
Borgarnes
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M1.2 Earthquake near Borgarnes (Iceland)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Borgarnes (Iceland) on November 8, 2026 at 04:43 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by IMO. Iceland: 18 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.
Details
ID
d2b66c97675d618cd05902938f22bb2c4461b172
Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
7.2 km
UTC time
2026-11-08 04:43:20 UTC
Local time
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City
County
Source
imo
Coordinates
64.64837,
-20.48253
Temperature
4.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.2 km
7.2 km — close to the regional average (6.1 km)
Regional average: 6.1 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 138 Catalogue entries
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