Seismic Activity in Iceland
Over the past 30 days, there have been 1 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 5.4 event near 109 km S of Akureyri, Iceland.
Earthquakes in Iceland
1 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M5.4
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Iceland
Over the past 30 days, Iceland has recorded 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 1 reached magnitude 5.0 or higher. By depth: 1 shallow (<70 km). 1 of the epicenters were offshore. All 1 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.
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| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11 hours ago 2026-07-28 05:36:39 UTC | 5.4mww | 109 km S of Akureyri, Iceland 64.711°, -17.710° | 10.0 km | - | VII | green | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 28, 2026 at 05:36 UTC, a magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck 109 km S of Akureyri, Iceland. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. The event was offshore. See the M5.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
Legend:
Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)
Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports
MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)
Alert: PAGER alert level
Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)
Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist
Click any row to see additional technical details.
Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours1
Last 30 Days1
2026 (M2.5+)15
Largest (30 Days)
M5.4
109 km S of Akureyri, Iceland
11 hours ago
Largest in 2026
M5.4
109 km S of Akureyri, Iceland
11 hours ago
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
About Iceland
Iceland sits astride the Mid-Atlantic Ridge where the North American and Eurasian plates are spreading apart, causing frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity.
Iceland Earthquakes 2026
In 2026, Iceland has recorded 15 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Iceland in 2026 was a magnitude 5.4 event near Akureyri, Iceland.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many earthquakes occur in Iceland?
In the past 30 days, 1 earthquakes have been recorded in the Iceland region.
What was the biggest recent earthquake in Iceland?
The largest recent earthquake in the Iceland area was a magnitude 5.4 event that occurred 109 km S of Akureyri, Iceland.
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