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Recent Earthquakes in Iceland

5 earthquakes in the last 7 days, 22 in the last 30 days, most recently 3 days ago.

Last 7 days
5
Last 30 days
22
Strongest recent
M 4.0
Most recent
3 days ago

Iceland straddles the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where the North American and Eurasian plates pull apart. Below is a live map and list of recent earthquakes in Iceland, including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.

Latest earthquakes in Iceland

Earthquakes in Iceland: frequently asked questions

How many earthquakes have there been in Iceland in the last 7 days?

There have been 5 earthquakes recorded in or near Iceland in the last 7 days, according to USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks tracked by QuakeMate.

How many earthquakes have there been in Iceland in the last 30 days?

22 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Iceland in the last 30 days (the past month). The largest was magnitude 4.0.

Are there earthquakes in Iceland?

Yes. Iceland is seismically active - 22 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Iceland in the last 30 days. Iceland straddles the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where the North American and Eurasian plates pull apart.

What was the most recent earthquake in Iceland?

The most recent earthquake in Iceland was a magnitude 2.8 event near ICELAND REGION at a depth of 1 km.

What is the strongest recent earthquake in Iceland?

The strongest earthquake in the recent Iceland feed was magnitude 4.0, located near ICELAND.

Is Iceland in an earthquake zone?

Iceland straddles the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where the North American and Eurasian plates pull apart.

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Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.