M4.6 Earthquake near Reykjanes Ridge — November 7, 2021
2021-11-07 06:20:50 UTC (2021-11-07) · approx. 4:20 AM UTC-2 local
On November 7, 2021 at 06:20 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 shallow crustal earthquake struck near Reykjanes Ridge, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 53.3608°, -35.3070°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 120 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 899 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-35.3070°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Reykjanes Ridge?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck near Reykjanes Ridge on November 7, 2021 at 06:20 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 53.3608°, -35.3070°, which is near Reykjanes Ridge.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.6 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000ft8z). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, November 7, 2021). M4.6 Earthquake near Reykjanes Ridge — November 7, 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ft8z/