M4.1 Earthquake 81 km SW of Sandgerði, Iceland — August 11, 2021
2021-08-11 20:06:50 UTC (2021-08-11) · approx. 6:06 PM UTC-2 local
On August 11, 2021 at 20:06 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 81 km SW of Sandgerði, Iceland, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 63.6018°, -24.0475°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 21 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 406 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-24.0475°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Sandgerði, Iceland?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 81 km SW of Sandgerði, Iceland on August 11, 2021 at 20:06 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000f8ux). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, August 11, 2021). M4.1 Earthquake 81 km SW of Sandgerði, Iceland — August 11, 2021. Retrieved October 23, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000f8ux/