M4.5 Earthquake near Reykjanes Ridge — September 28, 2022
2022-09-28 23:54:02 UTC (2022-09-28) · approx. 9:54 PM UTC-2 local
On September 28, 2022 at 23:54 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck near Reykjanes Ridge, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 53.6897°, -35.2888°. This earthquake was detected by 22 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-35.2888°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Reykjanes Ridge?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck near Reykjanes Ridge on September 28, 2022 at 23:54 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 53.6897°, -35.2888°, which is near Reykjanes Ridge.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000iqt7). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, September 28, 2022). M4.5 Earthquake near Reykjanes Ridge — September 28, 2022. Retrieved January 18, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000iqt7/