Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.3 earthquake 116 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 116 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland at Oct 19, 2026, 14:44 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 126 km (78 mi) SSE of Akureyri.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.3 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Oct 19, 2026, 14:44 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 64.577, -17.514 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
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