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M3.8 Earthquake near Mýrdalshreppur (Iceland)

UTC time: 2026-07-15 19:25:25 UTC Local time: —

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M3.8 Earthquake near Mýrdalshreppur (Iceland) · 2026-07-15 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M3.8 Earthquake near Mýrdalshreppur (Iceland) · 2026-07-15 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Mýrdalshreppur (Iceland) on July 15, 2026 at 19:25 UTC. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
ef5dbcf9ef42deeae864bbc407e1758587971cb9
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-15 19:25:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iceland
City
Mýrdalshreppur
County
Mýrdalshreppur
Source
emsc
Coordinates
63.62900, -19.11300
Temperature
7.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (6.6 km)
Regional average: 6.6 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

  • Katla
    Distance: 2 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 1'490 m ·Last eruption: 1918 ·Iceland
  • Eyjafjallajokull
    Distance: 26 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'651 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·Iceland
  • Torfajokull
    Distance: 29 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'280 m ·Last eruption: 1477 ·Iceland
  • Tindfjallajokull
    Distance: 34 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Iceland
  • Hekla
    Distance: 48 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'490 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Iceland
  • Vestmannaeyjar
    Distance: 62 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 283 m ·Last eruption: 1973 ·Iceland

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 88 Catalogue entries

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