Latest earthquakes near Akureyri, Northeast today
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Recent Akureyri Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Akureyri. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Akureyri and elsewhere.
Jan 31, 2026 11:54AM
Shallow M5.3 Earthquake struck on Saturday Morning 110km from Akureyri in Iceland.
Akureyri Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 397 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Akureyri, Northeast in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 39 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Akureyri roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Akureyri in 2023. A total of 102 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Akureyri 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 Akureyri in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Akureyri 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 | 360 | 90.68% |
| Mag. 5 | 36 | 9.07% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.25% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Akureyri
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Akureyri 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 Akureyri 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 Akureyri in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Akureyri, Northeast 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 Akureyri.
Nearest earthquakes from Akureyri
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Akureyri, Northeast. 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 Akureyri.
When was the last earthquake in Akureyri, Northeast?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Akureyri on the evening of February 12, 2026 at 22:53 local time (Atlantic/Reykjavik). The center of this earthquake was located 233km south of Akureyri at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Akureyri, Northeast in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Akureyri, Northeast?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Akureyri 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 Akureyri since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Akureyri, Northeast?
In the past 10 years, 397 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Akureyri. This averages to 40 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
