Magnitude
M1.1
- Depth
- 5.2 km
- Source
- IMO
Þingeyjarsveit
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M1.1 Earthquake near Þingeyjarsveit (Iceland)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Þingeyjarsveit (Iceland) on November 8, 2026 at 02:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by IMO. Iceland: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 17 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.
Details
ID
feb184c9bcef3ff55069c28522d07977c8d3e582
Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
5.2 km
UTC time
2026-11-08 02:54:28 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Þingeyjarsveit
County
Source
imo
Coordinates
65.20500,
-16.34300
Temperature
3.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5.2 km
5.2 km — close to the regional average (6.1 km)
Regional average: 6.1 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 138 Catalogue entries
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