Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 7.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
ICELAND
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M3.0 Earthquake near ICELAND (Iceland)
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About this earthquake
On December 25, 2025 at 13:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near ICELAND (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
fe80712ed53305d0f22907b6e6c69ca1a3507f59
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
7.7 km
UTC time
2025-12-25 13:23:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
64.50500,
-17.68500
Temperature
-3.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.7 km
7.7 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
Of 91 other entries for this area and period, 71 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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