Notable earthquake on record

M6.5 earthquake - 12 km ENE of Selfoss, Iceland

June 21, 2000 · 10 km deep.

Magnitude
M 6.5
Depth
10 km
Date
2000
Tsunami
No

12 km ENE of Selfoss, Iceland - a magnitude 6.5 earthquake at 10 km depth in 2000. Epicenter: 63.98, -20.76.

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