M2.9 Depth: 1.7 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Borgarnes (Iceland)

UTC time: 2026-06-27 01:00:24 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Borgarnes (Iceland) on June 27, 2026 at 01:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
1.7 km
UTC time
2026-06-27 01:00:24 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
64.56500, -20.80300
Temperature
4.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.7 km
Shallow
1.7 km
1.7 km — shallower 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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