Latest earthquakes near Akureyri, Northeast today

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List of latest earthquakes near Akureyri.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 7, 2024 17:11
(Reykjavik)
M 3.8 185 km N
from Akureyri
Nov 6, 2024 16:42
(Reykjavik)
M 2.8 135 km N
from Akureyri
Nov 3, 2024 03:16
(Reykjavik)
M 2.8 99 km SE
from Akureyri
Oct 27, 2024 02:06
(Reykjavik)
M 2.9 133 km S
from Akureyri
Oct 23, 2024 09:46
(Reykjavik)
M 3.0 184 km N
from Akureyri
Oct 23, 2024 00:31
(Reykjavik)
M 3.0 121 km SSE
from Akureyri
Oct 8, 2024 11:50
(Reykjavik)
M 4.3 217 km N
from Akureyri
Oct 6, 2024 17:56
(Reykjavik)
M 5.1 117 km S
from Akureyri
Oct 5, 2024 10:37
(Reykjavik)
M 3.7 122 km SSE
from Akureyri
Oct 1, 2024 03:06
(Reykjavik)
M 3.2 117 km SSE
from Akureyri
Sep 30, 2024 05:53
(Reykjavik)
M 3.6 229 km SSW
from Akureyri
Sep 29, 2024 17:43
(Reykjavik)
M 3.3 270 km SW
from Akureyri
Sep 29, 2024 17:40
(Reykjavik)
M 3.0 270 km SW
from Akureyri
Sep 22, 2024 05:52
(Reykjavik)
M 2.9 270 km SW
from Akureyri
Sep 16, 2024 18:11
(Reykjavik)
M 3.1 65 km WNW
from Akureyri
Sep 9, 2024 04:14
(Reykjavik)
M 2.8 230 km SSW
from Akureyri
Sep 6, 2024 14:39
(Reykjavik)
M 3.0 232 km S
from Akureyri
Sep 3, 2024 16:31
(Reykjavik)
M 5.1 130 km SSE
from Akureyri
Aug 30, 2024 11:07
(Reykjavik)
M 2.9 121 km SSE
from Akureyri
Aug 25, 2024 23:56
(Reykjavik)
M 3.4 268 km SW
from Akureyri
Aug 23, 2024 07:17
(Reykjavik)
M 3.0 274 km SW
from Akureyri
Aug 22, 2024 22:37
(Reykjavik)
M 3.5 281 km SW
from Akureyri
Aug 22, 2024 21:47
(Reykjavik)
M 3.2 300 km WSW
from Akureyri
Aug 17, 2024 04:39
(Reykjavik)
M 3.1 117 km SSE
from Akureyri
Aug 16, 2024 16:55
(Reykjavik)
M 3.0 232 km S
from Akureyri

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Akureyri

Akureyri Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
55 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.8
Nov 7, 2024 17:11

Average

A total of 558 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 55 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Akureyri roughly every 6 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Akureyri in 2014. A total of 409 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Akureyri that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.

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

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Akureyri (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 516 92.47%
Mag. 5 41 7.35%
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 Akureyri

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 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 124 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Akureyri.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
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
Feb 24, 2021 10:05
(Reykjavik)
M 5.6 277 km SW
from Akureyri
Oct 20, 2020 13:43
(Reykjavik)
M 5.6 267 km SW
from Akureyri
Jul 31, 2022 17:48
(Reykjavik)
M 5.4 278 km SW
from Akureyri
Dec 15, 2014 09:26
(Reykjavik)
M 5.4 127 km SSE
from Akureyri
Dec 1, 2014 12:52
(Reykjavik)
M 5.4 131 km S
from Akureyri
Jun 20, 2020 15:05
(Reykjavik)
M 5.4 68 km NNW
from Akureyri
Dec 5, 2014 21:04
(Reykjavik)
M 5.4 131 km SSE
from Akureyri
Nov 9, 2014 21:19
(Reykjavik)
M 5.4 129 km SSE
from Akureyri

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Akureyri.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jun 18, 2020 13:09
(Reykjavik)
M 4.1 19 km N
from Akureyri
Jun 21, 2020 02:50
(Reykjavik)
M 4.2 50 km NNW
from Akureyri
Sep 15, 2020 14:52
(Reykjavik)
M 4.3 53 km N
from Akureyri
Jul 8, 2020 17:41
(Reykjavik)
M 4.2 53 km NNW
from Akureyri
Oct 6, 2020 05:47
(Reykjavik)
M 4.1 59 km N
from Akureyri
May 30, 2022 09:20
(Reykjavik)
M 4.0 63 km N
from Akureyri
Aug 8, 2020 03:42
(Reykjavik)
M 4.6 65 km NNW
from Akureyri
Jul 19, 2020 03:07
(Reykjavik)
M 4.4 64 km NNW
from Akureyri
Jul 19, 2020 17:21
(Reykjavik)
M 4.0 64 km NNW
from Akureyri
Jun 20, 2020 19:38
(Reykjavik)
M 4.1 67 km NNW
from Akureyri

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Akureyri

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Akureyri.

When was the last earthquake in Akureyri, Northeast?

A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Akureyri on the afternoon of November 7, 2024 at 17:11 local time (Atlantic/Reykjavik). The center of this earthquake was located 185km north of Akureyri at a depth of 10km under water in the North Greenland Sea. 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, 558 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Akureyri. This averages to 56 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.