Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- SERBIA_RSZ
Skaftárhreppur
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M4.6 Earthquake near Skaftárhreppur (Iceland)
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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
ID
ee8f46ba413d586e00f061d31a3015b2e5af7069
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-13 20:14:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Skaftárhreppur
County
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
64.53000,
-17.75000
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.
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Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 92 Catalogue entries
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