M2.9 Depth: 12.8 km

M2.9 Earthquake near ICELAND REGION (Iceland)

UTC time: 2025-05-13 04:05:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near ICELAND REGION (Iceland) on May 13, 2025 at 04:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

12.8 km

UTC time

2025-05-13 04:05:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iceland

Source

emsc

Coordinates

66.56700, -17.69000

Temperature

5.7°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

12.8 km

12.8 km — deeper 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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