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M3.8 Depth: 10.9 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Iceland (Iceland)

UTC time: 2026-08-25 07:31:18 UTC Local time: —
M3.8 earthquake near Iceland on Aug 25, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.8 Earthquake near Iceland (Iceland) · 2026-08-25 07:31:18 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Iceland (Iceland) on August 25, 2026 at 07:31 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
M3.8
Depth
10.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-25 07:31:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iceland
City
Iceland
Source
emsc
Coordinates
63.65400, -23.38400
Temperature
9.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.9 km
Shallow
10.9 km
10.9 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: 21 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 70 m ·Last eruption: 1926 ·Iceland
  • Reykjanes
    Distance: 37 km ·Crater rows ·Elevation: 140 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Iceland
  • Fagradalsfjall
    Distance: 61 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 250 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Iceland
  • Krysuvik-Trolladyngja
    Distance: 71 km ·Crater rows ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1340 ·Iceland
  • Brennisteinsfjoll
    Distance: 85 km ·Crater rows ·Elevation: 610 m ·Last eruption: 1341 ·Iceland
  • Hengill
    Distance: 108 km ·Crater rows ·Elevation: 803 m ·Last eruption: 150 ·Iceland

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