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

Iceland

City

Borgarnes

County

Western Region

Source

emsc

Coordinates

64.56500, -20.80300

Temperature

4.9°C

Map

Depth profile

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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