Latest earthquakes near Reykjavík, Capital Region today

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List of latest earthquakes near Reykjavík.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 3, 2024 03:16
(Reykjavik)
M 2.8 286 km ENE
from Reykjavík
Nov 2, 2024 19:27
(Reykjavik)
M 2.9 62 km SW
from Reykjavík
Nov 2, 2024 04:24
(Reykjavik)
M 2.8 62 km SW
from Reykjavík
Oct 27, 2024 02:06
(Reykjavik)
M 2.9 208 km ENE
from Reykjavík
Oct 23, 2024 00:31
(Reykjavik)
M 3.0 219 km ENE
from Reykjavík
Oct 14, 2024 01:00
(Reykjavik)
M 3.0 68 km SW
from Reykjavík
Oct 13, 2024 10:29
(Reykjavik)
M 2.9 135 km SW
from Reykjavík
Oct 8, 2024 14:10
(Reykjavik)
M 2.9 138 km SW
from Reykjavík
Oct 6, 2024 17:56
(Reykjavik)
M 5.1 203 km ENE
from Reykjavík
Oct 5, 2024 10:37
(Reykjavik)
M 3.7 217 km ENE
from Reykjavík
Oct 1, 2024 03:06
(Reykjavik)
M 3.2 223 km ENE
from Reykjavík
Sep 30, 2024 05:53
(Reykjavik)
M 3.6 144 km ESE
from Reykjavík
Sep 29, 2024 17:43
(Reykjavik)
M 3.3 23 km SSW
from Reykjavík
Sep 29, 2024 17:40
(Reykjavik)
M 3.0 22 km SSW
from Reykjavík
Sep 25, 2024 07:10
(Reykjavik)
M 2.8 70 km SW
from Reykjavík
Sep 25, 2024 07:07
(Reykjavik)
M 2.8 69 km SW
from Reykjavík
Sep 22, 2024 05:52
(Reykjavik)
M 2.9 23 km SSW
from Reykjavík
Sep 19, 2024 12:02
(Reykjavik)
M 3.4 133 km SW
from Reykjavík
Sep 19, 2024 11:53
(Reykjavik)
M 3.2 137 km SW
from Reykjavík
Sep 16, 2024 18:35
(Reykjavik)
M 2.8 133 km SW
from Reykjavík
Sep 16, 2024 18:11
(Reykjavik)
M 3.1 233 km NNE
from Reykjavík
Sep 9, 2024 04:14
(Reykjavik)
M 2.8 146 km ESE
from Reykjavík
Sep 7, 2024 21:37
(Reykjavik)
M 3.1 94 km SW
from Reykjavík
Sep 6, 2024 14:39
(Reykjavik)
M 3.0 149 km ESE
from Reykjavík
Sep 3, 2024 16:31
(Reykjavik)
M 5.1 225 km ENE
from Reykjavík

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Reykjavík

Reykjavík Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
55 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.8
Nov 3, 2024 03:16

Average

A total of 551 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 55 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Reykjavík roughly every 6 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.

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

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Reykjavík (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 507 92.01%
Mag. 5 43 7.8%
Mag. 6 1 0.18%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Reykjavík

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6
On Jun 21, 2020 19:07.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6.9
On Mar 27, 1963 23:15.

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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Reykjavík.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jun 21, 2020 19:07
(Reykjavik)
M 6.0 290 km NNE
from Reykjavík
Jun 20, 2020 19:26
(Reykjavik)
M 5.7 277 km NNE
from Reykjavík
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
Dec 15, 2014 09:26
(Reykjavik)
M 5.4 232 km ENE
from Reykjavík
Jul 31, 2022 17:48
(Reykjavik)
M 5.4 29 km SW
from Reykjavík
Dec 5, 2014 21:04
(Reykjavik)
M 5.4 226 km ENE
from Reykjavík
Nov 9, 2014 21:19
(Reykjavik)
M 5.4 218 km ENE
from Reykjavík
Jun 20, 2020 15:05
(Reykjavik)
M 5.4 279 km NNE
from Reykjavík
Dec 1, 2014 12:52
(Reykjavik)
M 5.4 211 km ENE
from Reykjavík

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Reykjavík.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Feb 24, 2021 12:37
(Reykjavik)
M 4.6 4 km S
from Reykjavík
Aug 3, 2022 05:32
(Reykjavik)
M 4.3 5 km S
from Reykjavík
Mar 10, 2021 08:50
(Reykjavik)
M 4.4 6 km SW
from Reykjavík
Feb 24, 2021 10:28
(Reykjavik)
M 4.5 7 km SSE
from Reykjavík
Feb 26, 2021 12:24
(Reykjavik)
M 4.3 7 km SSW
from Reykjavík
Mar 1, 2021 14:12
(Reykjavik)
M 4.4 6 km E
from Reykjavík
Feb 26, 2021 22:38
(Reykjavik)
M 4.8 7 km ESE
from Reykjavík
Mar 10, 2021 15:00
(Reykjavik)
M 4.1 6 km S
from Reykjavík
Mar 4, 2021 05:36
(Reykjavik)
M 4.1 6 km SW
from Reykjavík
Nov 10, 2023 17:34
(Reykjavik)
M 4.4 7 km SSW
from Reykjavík

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Reykjavík

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 night of November 3, 2024 at 03:16 local time (Atlantic/Reykjavik). The center of this earthquake was located 286km east-northeast of Reykjavík at a depth of 7km 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, 551 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Reykjavík. This averages to 55 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.