Latest earthquakes near Reykjavík, Capital Region today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Reykjavík, Capital Region, Iceland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Reykjavík? If an earthquake is happening right now near Reykjavík, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Reykjavík Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Reykjavík. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Reykjavík and elsewhere.
Dec 8, 2024 01:49AM
On Sunday Night a Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck 125km from Akureyri in Iceland.
Reykjavík Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 425 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Reykjavík, Capital Region in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 42 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Reykjavík roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Reykjavík in 2014. A total of 406 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Reykjavík 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 Reykjavík in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Reykjavík 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 | 390 | 91.76% |
| Mag. 5 | 34 | 8.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.24% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Reykjavík
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Reykjavík occurred on Jun 21, 2020 19:07 local time (Atlantic/Reykjavik timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 290 kilometers (180 mi) north-northeast of Reykjavík, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Reykjavík in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Mar 27, 1963 23:15, 251 kilometers (156 mi) north-northeast of Reykjavík. It is the strongest earthquake near Reykjavík 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 Reykjavík, Capital Region 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 Reykjavík.
Nearest earthquakes from Reykjavík
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Reykjavík, Capital Region. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Reykjavík.
When was the last earthquake in Reykjavík, Capital Region?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Reykjavík on the evening of December 20, 2024 at 19:39 local time (Atlantic/Reykjavik). The center of this earthquake was located 74km north of Reykjavík at a depth of 17km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Reykjavík, Capital Region in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Reykjavík, Capital Region?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Reykjavík on the evening of March 27, 1963 at 23:15 local time (Atlantic/Reykjavik). The center of this earthquake was located 251km north-northeast of Reykjavík at a depth of 10km under water in the North Greenland Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Reykjavík since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Reykjavík, Capital Region?
In the past 10 years, 425 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Reykjavík. This averages to 43 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
