M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Skaftárhreppur (Iceland)

UTC time: 2026-06-13 20:14:15 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 13, 2026 at 20:14 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Skaftárhreppur (Iceland). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by Seismological Survey of Serbia.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-13 20:14:15 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Skaftárhreppur
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
64.53000, -17.75000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Bardarbunga
    Distance: 16 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'000 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Iceland
  • Grimsvotn
    Distance: 24 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'719 m ·Last eruption: 2011 ·Iceland
  • Tungnafellsjokull
    Distance: 26 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'523 m ·Iceland
  • Thordarhyrna
    Distance: 30 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'650 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Iceland
  • Kverkfjoll
    Distance: 54 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'930 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Iceland
  • Hofsjokull
    Distance: 59 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 1'765 m ·Iceland

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