Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 8.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
ICELAND REGION
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M3.2 Earthquake near ICELAND REGION (Iceland)
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About this earthquake
On July 7, 2025 at 12:22 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near ICELAND REGION (Iceland). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
eef5178e2fbc50b46181dcf57311e840eef867a3
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
8.4 km
UTC time
2025-07-07 12:22:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
63.62700,
-23.50100
Temperature
10.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8.4 km
8.4 km — close to 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
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