Earthquakes in Iceland today
Earthquakes in Iceland and nearby from the last 30 days, refreshed every 5 minutes from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Below, the strongest earthquakes on record.
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Strongest earthquakes in Iceland since 1900
Since 1900 the USGS catalog lists 12 earthquakes of magnitude 6 or more in Iceland. The strongest was magnitude 7.0 (January 22, 1910). In the last 10 years there were 35 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more, about 4 a year. The strongest in the last 12 months: M5.4, July 28, 2026.
| Date | Magnitude | Location (USGS) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 22, 1910 | 7.0 | 79 km N of Norðurþing, Iceland | 10 km |
| March 28, 1963 | 6.9 | 41 km W of Siglufjörður, Iceland | 10 km |
| May 6, 1912 | 6.8 | 67 km E of Selfoss, Iceland | 15 km |
| June 17, 2000 | 6.5 | 25 km E of Selfoss, Iceland | 10 km |
| June 21, 2000 | 6.5 | 12 km ENE of Selfoss, Iceland | 10 km |
| January 13, 1976 | 6.4 | 36 km ENE of Norðurþing, Iceland | 33 km |
| July 23, 1929 | 6.3 | 1 km ESE of Hafnarfjörður, Iceland | 10 km |
| May 29, 2008 | 6.3 | 8 km N of Selfoss, Iceland | 9 km |
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FAQ
Was there an earthquake in Iceland today?
The list at the top of this page shows every earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more from the last 30 days, refreshed every 5 minutes. The newest are first.
What was the strongest earthquake in Iceland?
According to the USGS catalog, magnitude 7.0, on January 22, 1910.
How often are there earthquakes in Iceland?
In the last 10 years USGS recorded 35 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more here, about 4 a year. Smaller ones, felt only locally, are far more common.
Where does the data come from?
From the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which collects data from seismic networks around the world. Local agencies may report a slightly different magnitude.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), ANSS Comprehensive Catalog.