Latest earthquakes near Iceland today

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List of latest earthquakes near Iceland.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Apr 15, 2025 07:59
(Reykjavik)
M 4.0 73 km N
from Reykjavík
Apr 15, 2025 01:43
(Reykjavik)
M 4.5 124 km S
from Akureyri
Apr 15, 2025 01:41
(Reykjavik)
M 3.0 122 km SSE
from Akureyri
Apr 14, 2025 17:38
(Reykjavik)
M 2.8 106 km N
from Akureyri
Apr 14, 2025 16:50
(Reykjavik)
M 3.4 107 km N
from Akureyri
Apr 13, 2025 03:17
(Reykjavik)
M 3.3 27 km SW
from Reykjavík
Apr 11, 2025 22:30
(Reykjavik)
M 3.1 101 km N
from Akureyri
Apr 11, 2025 21:13
(Reykjavik)
M 3.0 118 km SSE
from Akureyri
Apr 7, 2025 14:15
(Reykjavik)
M 3.0 65 km SW
from Reykjavík
Apr 6, 2025 14:41
(Reykjavik)
M 2.8 203 km ENE
from Reykjavík
Apr 6, 2025 12:07
(Reykjavik)
M 3.0 122 km SSE
from Akureyri
Apr 5, 2025 21:04
(Reykjavik)
M 3.0 55 km SW
from Reykjavík
Apr 5, 2025 18:06
(Reykjavik)
M 3.1 57 km SW
from Reykjavík
Apr 5, 2025 11:41
(Reykjavik)
M 3.0 74 km SW
from Reykjavík
Apr 5, 2025 04:32
(Reykjavik)
M 3.1 23 km SSW
from Reykjavík
Apr 4, 2025 08:02
(Reykjavik)
M 3.6 126 km WSW
from Reykjavík
Apr 4, 2025 07:19
(Reykjavik)
M 3.3 70 km SW
from Reykjavík
Apr 3, 2025 22:54
(Reykjavik)
M 3.4 23 km SSW
from Reykjavík
Apr 3, 2025 18:19
(Reykjavik)
M 2.8 22 km SSW
from Reykjavík
Apr 3, 2025 18:17
(Reykjavik)
M 3.0 23 km SSW
from Reykjavík
Apr 3, 2025 18:14
(Reykjavik)
M 3.1 105 km SSW
from Reykjavík
Apr 3, 2025 18:11
(Reykjavik)
M 2.9 72 km NNW
from Akureyri
Apr 3, 2025 18:03
(Reykjavik)
M 3.2 22 km SSW
from Reykjavík
Apr 3, 2025 17:46
(Reykjavik)
M 2.8 23 km SSW
from Reykjavík
Apr 3, 2025 17:38
(Reykjavik)
M 3.1 23 km SSW
from Reykjavík

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Iceland

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.

Iceland Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
43 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4
Apr 15, 2025 07:59

Average

A total of 433 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 43 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Iceland roughly every 8 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Iceland in 2023. A total of 113 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Iceland that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Iceland with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Iceland (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 397 91.69%
Mag. 5 35 8.08%
Mag. 6 1 0.23%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Iceland

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6
On Jun 21, 2020 19:07.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7
On Jan 22, 1910 07:48.

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 125 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Iceland.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jun 21, 2020 19:07
(Reykjavik)
M 6.0 82 km NNW
from Akureyri
Jun 20, 2020 19:26
(Reykjavik)
M 5.7 76 km NNW
from Akureyri
Oct 20, 2020 13:43
(Reykjavik)
M 5.6 18 km SW
from Reykjavík
Feb 24, 2021 10:05
(Reykjavik)
M 5.6 28 km SW
from Reykjavík
Jun 20, 2020 15:05
(Reykjavik)
M 5.4 68 km NNW
from Akureyri
Jul 31, 2022 17:48
(Reykjavik)
M 5.4 30 km SW
from Reykjavík
Mar 14, 2021 14:15
(Reykjavik)
M 5.3 16 km SW
from Reykjavík
Nov 10, 2023 18:09
(Reykjavik)
M 5.3 30 km SW
from Reykjavík
Nov 10, 2023 18:09
(Reykjavik)
M 5.3 45 km SW
from Reykjavík
Mar 7, 2021 02:01
(Reykjavik)
M 5.3 19 km SW
from Reykjavík

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Iceland on the morning of April 15, 2025 at 07:59 local time (Atlantic/Reykjavik). The center of this earthquake was located 73km north of Reykjavík at a depth of 14km under land. 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, 433 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Iceland. This averages to 43 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.