M3.0 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near ICELAND REGION (Iceland)

UTC time: 2025-05-14 05:23:48 UTC Local time: —

M3.0 earthquake near ICELAND REGION on May 14, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.0 Earthquake near ICELAND REGION (Iceland) · 2025-05-14 05:23:48 UTC

About this earthquake

On May 14, 2025 at 05:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near ICELAND REGION (Iceland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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

9.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-14 05:23:48 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iceland

Source

emsc

Coordinates

66.51900, -17.68400

Temperature

7.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9 km

9 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

Volcanoes nearby

Tjornes Fracture Zone

Distance: 34 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -75 m ·Last eruption: 1868 ·Iceland
Kolbeinsey Ridge

Distance: 40 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 5 m ·Last eruption: 1755 ·Iceland
Theistareykir

Distance: 78 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 563 m ·Last eruption: -900 ·Iceland
Krafla

Distance: 99 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 800 m ·Last eruption: 1984 ·Iceland
Heidarspordar

Distance: 111 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 490 m ·Last eruption: -300 ·Iceland
Fremrinamar

Distance: 131 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 970 m ·Last eruption: -1200 ·Iceland

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