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M3.4 Depth: 12.1 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Iceland (Iceland)

UTC time: 2026-08-25 05:49:37 UTC Local time: —
M3.4 earthquake near Iceland on Aug 25, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.4 Earthquake near Iceland (Iceland) · 2026-08-25 05:49:37 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 25, 2026 at 05:49 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Iceland (Iceland). With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Iceland: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
12.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-25 05:49:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iceland
City
Iceland
Source
emsc
Coordinates
63.67300, -23.36100
Temperature
9.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.1 km
Shallow
12.1 km
12.1 km — deeper than the regional average (6.8 km)
Regional average: 6.8 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

  • Eldey
    Distance: 19 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 70 m ·Last eruption: 1926 ·Iceland
  • Reykjanes
    Distance: 35 km ·Crater rows ·Elevation: 140 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Iceland
  • Fagradalsfjall
    Distance: 60 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 250 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Iceland
  • Krysuvik-Trolladyngja
    Distance: 69 km ·Crater rows ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1340 ·Iceland
  • Brennisteinsfjoll
    Distance: 83 km ·Crater rows ·Elevation: 610 m ·Last eruption: 1341 ·Iceland
  • Hengill
    Distance: 106 km ·Crater rows ·Elevation: 803 m ·Last eruption: 150 ·Iceland

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