Seismic Activity in Iceland
Over the past 30 days, there have been 2 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 5.3 event near 116 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland.
Earthquakes in Iceland
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M5.3
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Iceland
Over the past 30 days, Iceland has recorded 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 1 reached magnitude 5.0 or higher. 1 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 2 shallow (<70 km). 1 of the epicenters were offshore. All 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026-10-19 2026-10-19 14:44:24 UTC | 5.3mww | 116 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland 64.577°, -17.514° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On October 19, 2026 at 14:44 UTC, a magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 116 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Iceland over the past 30 days. See the M5.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-10-05 2026-10-05 17:28:24 UTC | 4.7mww | 112 km W of Höfn, Iceland 64.414°, -17.516° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake was recorded 112 km W of Höfn, Iceland on October 5, 2026 at 17:28 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.7 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 Hours0
Last 30 Days2
2026 (M2.5+)19
Largest (30 Days)
M5.3
116 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland
2026-10-19
Largest in 2026
M5.4
113 km S of Akureyri, Iceland
2026-07-28
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 19 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, 2 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 5.3 event that occurred 116 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland.
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