Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
ICELAND REGION
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M3.3 Earthquake near ICELAND REGION (Iceland)
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About this earthquake
On September 12, 2025 at 20:09 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near ICELAND REGION (Iceland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
ee73f0426968e02aebafcb9e5d802b632c7f46a4
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-12 20:09:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
63.60500,
-23.48000
Temperature
9.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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
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Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 92 Catalogue entries
Of 91 other entries for this area and period, 43 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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