M3.1 Depth: 0.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Þingeyjarsveit (Iceland)

UTC time: 2026-07-28 05:44:02 UTC Local time: —

M3.1 earthquake near Þingeyjarsveit on Jul 28, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.1 Earthquake near Þingeyjarsveit (Iceland) · 2026-07-28 05:44:02 UTC

About this earthquake

On July 28, 2026 at 05:44 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Þingeyjarsveit (Iceland). Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

0.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-28 05:44:02 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iceland

City

Þingeyjarsveit

County

Þingeyjarsveit

Source

emsc

Coordinates

64.62600, -17.34500

Temperature

-3.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

0 km

0 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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