Latest earthquakes near Iceland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Iceland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Iceland? If an earthquake is happening right now near Iceland, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Iceland Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Iceland. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Iceland and elsewhere.
Apr 21, 2024 06:37AM
Shallow M5.3 Earthquake struck on Sunday Morning 212km from Reykjavík in Iceland.
Iceland Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 870 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Iceland in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 87 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Iceland roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Iceland in 2014. A total of 411 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Iceland that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Iceland in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Iceland during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 787 | 90.46% |
| Mag. 5 | 82 | 9.43% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.11% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Iceland
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Iceland occurred on Jun 21, 2020 19:07 local time (Atlantic/Reykjavik timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 82 kilometers (51 mi) north-northwest of Akureyri, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Iceland in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Jan 22, 1910 07:48, 123 kilometers (76 mi) north-northwest of Akureyri. It is the strongest earthquake near Iceland in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Iceland in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Iceland.
Earthquakes by region of Iceland
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Iceland.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Iceland.
When was the last earthquake in Iceland?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Iceland on the night of May 16, 2024 at 04:01 local time (Atlantic/Reykjavik). The center of this earthquake was located 133km southwest of Reykjavík at a depth of 10km under water in the Greenland Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Iceland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Iceland?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Iceland on the morning of January 22, 1910 at 07:48 local time (Atlantic/Reykjavik). The center of this earthquake was located 123km north-northeast of Akureyri at a depth of 10km under water in the North Greenland Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Iceland since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Iceland?
In the past 10 years, 870 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Iceland. This averages to 87 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
