Latest earthquakes near Northeast, Iceland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Northeast, Iceland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Northeast? If an earthquake is happening right now near Northeast (also known as Norðurland Eystra), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days ago (Apr 6 14:41 Reykjavik) |
M 2.8 | 134 km S from Akureyri |
| 2 days ago (Apr 6 12:07 Reykjavik) |
M 3.0 | 122 km SSE from Akureyri |
| 4 days ago (Apr 5 04:32 Reykjavik) |
M 3.1 | 269 km SW from Akureyri |
| 5 days ago (Apr 3 22:54 Reykjavik) |
M 3.4 | 270 km SW from Akureyri |
| 5 days ago (Apr 3 18:19 Reykjavik) |
M 2.8 | 269 km SW from Akureyri |
| 5 days ago (Apr 3 18:17 Reykjavik) |
M 3.0 | 270 km SW from Akureyri |
| 5 days ago (Apr 3 18:11 Reykjavik) |
M 2.9 | 72 km NNW from Akureyri |
| 5 days ago (Apr 3 18:03 Reykjavik) |
M 3.2 | 269 km SW from Akureyri |
| 5 days ago (Apr 3 17:46 Reykjavik) |
M 2.8 | 270 km SW from Akureyri |
| 5 days ago (Apr 3 17:38 Reykjavik) |
M 3.1 | 270 km SW from Akureyri |
| 5 days ago (Apr 3 14:42 Reykjavik) |
M 3.0 | 272 km SW from Akureyri |
| 6 days ago (Apr 2 06:04 Reykjavik) |
M 3.1 | 270 km SW from Akureyri |
| 7 days ago (Apr 2 02:31 Reykjavik) |
M 2.8 | 277 km SW from Akureyri |
| 7 days ago (Apr 1 21:07 Reykjavik) |
M 2.8 | 274 km SW from Akureyri |
| 7 days ago (Apr 1 20:18 Reykjavik) |
M 3.1 | 246 km WSW from Akureyri |
| 7 days ago (Apr 1 19:32 Reykjavik) |
M 3.3 | 272 km SW from Akureyri |
| 7 days ago (Apr 1 19:22 Reykjavik) |
M 3.3 | 298 km SW from Akureyri |
| 7 days ago (Apr 1 19:17 Reykjavik) |
M 3.4 | 275 km SW from Akureyri |
| 7 days ago (Apr 1 18:55 Reykjavik) |
M 2.8 | 281 km SW from Akureyri |
| 7 days ago (Apr 1 18:33 Reykjavik) |
M 3.0 | 273 km SW from Akureyri |
| 7 days ago (Apr 1 18:14 Reykjavik) |
M 2.8 | 259 km WSW from Akureyri |
| 7 days ago (Apr 1 18:10 Reykjavik) |
M 2.9 | 272 km SW from Akureyri |
| 7 days ago (Apr 1 17:43 Reykjavik) |
M 2.9 | 274 km SW from Akureyri |
| 7 days ago (Apr 1 17:31 Reykjavik) |
M 2.8 | 271 km SW from Akureyri |
| 7 days ago (Apr 1 16:58 Reykjavik) |
M 4.6 | 278 km SW from Akureyri |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Northeast
Recent Northeast Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Northeast. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Northeast and elsewhere.
Apr 1, 2025 04:54PM
On Tuesday Afternoon a Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck near Reykjavík in Iceland.
Northeast Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 382 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Northeast, Iceland in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 38 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Northeast roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Northeast in 2023. A total of 102 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Northeast that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Northeast in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Northeast 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 | 349 | 91.36% |
| Mag. 5 | 32 | 8.38% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.26% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Northeast
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Northeast 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 Northeast 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 Northeast 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 Northeast, 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 Northeast.
| 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 | 267 km SW from Akureyri |
| Feb 24, 2021 10:05 (Reykjavik) |
M 5.6 | 277 km SW from Akureyri |
| Jul 31, 2022 17:48 (Reykjavik) |
M 5.4 | 278 km SW from Akureyri |
| Jun 20, 2020 15:05 (Reykjavik) |
M 5.4 | 68 km NNW from Akureyri |
| Mar 14, 2021 14:15 (Reykjavik) |
M 5.3 | 265 km SW from Akureyri |
| Mar 7, 2021 02:01 (Reykjavik) |
M 5.3 | 267 km SW from Akureyri |
| Nov 10, 2023 18:09 (Reykjavik) |
M 5.3 | 279 km SW from Akureyri |
| Nov 10, 2023 18:09 (Reykjavik) |
M 5.3 | 294 km SW from Akureyri |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Northeast
Earthquakes by city in Northeast
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Northeast, Iceland.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Northeast.
When was the last earthquake in Northeast, Iceland?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Northeast on the afternoon of April 6, 2025 at 14:41 local time (Atlantic/Reykjavik). The center of this earthquake was located 134km south of Akureyri at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Northeast, Iceland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Northeast, Iceland?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Northeast 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 Northeast since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Northeast, Iceland?
In the past 10 years, 382 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Northeast. This averages to 38 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
