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M2.8 Depth: 3.7 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Borgarbyggð (Iceland)

UTC time: 2026-06-05 19:06:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 5, 2026 at 19:06 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Borgarbyggð (Iceland). With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
3.7 km
UTC time
2026-06-05 19:06:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iceland
City
Borgarbyggð
County
Vesturland
Source
emsc
Coordinates
64.55400, -20.79500
Temperature
4.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.7 km
Shallow
3.7 km
3.7 km — close to 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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