Iceland straddles the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where the North American and Eurasian plates pull apart. The map above shows live earthquakes and recent activity in Iceland - today, yesterday, this week and the last 30 days - including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.
Whether you are checking for a quake that happened just now, looking for a USGS-style earthquake map for Iceland, tracking tremors and seismic activity over the last 7 days, or watching for a big or major earthquake, this page stays current. For instant earthquake alerts in Iceland - the moment a quake strikes near you - the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications with custom magnitude and region rules.
Latest earthquakes in Iceland
Show the full list of 9 recent earthquakes
- 3.8ICELAND1 week ago · 15/07/2026, 19:25:25 · 0 km deep
- 3.0ICELAND2 weeks ago · 08/07/2026, 14:44:01 · 12 km deep
- 3.0ICELAND2 weeks ago · 06/07/2026, 22:43:35 · 5 km deep
- 4.2ICELAND2 weeks ago · 06/07/2026, 12:49:44 · 5 km deep
- 2.8ICELAND3 weeks ago · 01/07/2026, 23:33:10 · 19 km deep
- 3.6ICELAND3 weeks ago · 30/06/2026, 21:35:17 · 5 km deep
- 5.8ICELAND3 weeks ago · 27/06/2026, 18:32:57 · 5 km deep
- 2.9ICELAND3 weeks ago · 27/06/2026, 01:00:24 · 2 km deep
- 2.9ICELAND4 weeks ago · 26/06/2026, 05:23:10 · 0 km deep
Did people in Iceland feel recent earthquakes?
No community-felt earthquakes reported in Iceland in the current feed. When the ground moves, QuakeMate users report what they felt in seconds - be the first.
Earthquakes in Iceland: frequently asked questions
Were there any earthquakes in Iceland today?
No earthquakes have been recorded in or near Iceland in the last 24 hours in the QuakeMate feed. Activity can begin at any time - the map above updates automatically and the app sends instant alerts.
How many earthquakes were there in Iceland yesterday?
No earthquakes were recorded in or near Iceland in the 24 hours before today (yesterday), based on USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks.
How many earthquakes have there been in Iceland this week (last 7 days)?
No earthquakes have been 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?
9 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Iceland in the last 30 days (the past month). The largest was magnitude 5.8.
Are there earthquakes in Iceland?
Yes. Iceland is seismically active - 9 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 3.8 event near ICELAND at a depth of 0 km.
What is the strongest recent earthquake in Iceland?
The strongest earthquake in the recent Iceland feed was magnitude 5.8, located near ICELAND.
Is Iceland in an earthquake zone?
Iceland straddles the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where the North American and Eurasian plates pull apart.
How many earthquakes does Iceland get per year?
The exact yearly total depends on the magnitude threshold counted, but Iceland's rate is reflected in its recent activity: 9 earthquakes in the last 30 days alone. Iceland straddles the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where the North American and Eurasian plates pull apart. QuakeMate tracks every event in real time so you can see the running tally.
Is there a tsunami warning for Iceland?
Iceland is landlocked or not directly exposed to ocean tsunamis, so its direct tsunami risk is very low. QuakeMate still flags tsunami-capable earthquakes worldwide; see quakemate.app/tsunamis for global tsunami activity.
Is there an earthquake alert app for Iceland?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time earthquake alerts for Iceland, with custom magnitude and region rules so you are notified the moment a quake strikes near you. It also offers a live map, "Did You Feel It" community reports and tsunami warnings. Download it at quakemate.app/download.
What is the best app to track earthquakes in Iceland?
QuakeMate is a top-rated, free earthquake tracker for Iceland: real-time data from USGS, EMSC and regional networks, instant push alerts, a live map, magnitude and depth for every event, and community felt reports. Available on iOS at quakemate.app/download.
Where can I see a USGS earthquake map for Iceland?
QuakeMate plots USGS, EMSC and regional earthquake data for Iceland on the interactive map above, updated automatically. Each event shows magnitude, depth, location and time, and links to a permalink page - a faster, mobile-friendly way to read the same USGS data.
Has there been a big earthquake in Iceland recently?
The strongest recent earthquake in or near Iceland was magnitude 5.8 near ICELAND. That is a moderate earthquake that can be widely felt. See the live map and full list above for the latest activity.
More on how earthquakes work? Read the earthquake Q&A →
Get earthquake alerts for Iceland
QuakeMate sends real-time alerts the moment an earthquake strikes near you - free on iOS, with community “Did You Feel It” reports.
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Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.