M2.9 Depth: 3.7 km

M2.9 Earthquake near ICELAND REGION (Iceland)

UTC time: 2025-08-07 14:46:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near ICELAND REGION (Iceland) on August 7, 2025 at 14:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

3.7 km

UTC time

2025-08-07 14:46:51 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iceland

Source

emsc

Coordinates

66.24300, -16.75600

Temperature

7.3°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

3.7 km

3.7 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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