Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.9 earthquake 9 km WNW of Grindavík, Iceland
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 9 km WNW of Grindavík, Iceland at Apr 1, 2025, 16:56 UTC, at a depth of 4 km. The epicentre was 16 km (10 mi) S of Reykjanesbaer.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.9 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Apr 1, 2025, 16:56 UTC |
| Depth | 4.4 km |
| Coordinates | 63.855, -22.623 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 33 km SW of Sandgerði, Iceland | 30 km / 19 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 45 km SW of Sandgerði, Iceland | 39 km / 24 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 18 km NNW of Hveragerði, Iceland | 75 km / 46 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 4.1 | 18 km W of Grindavík, Iceland | 9 km / 6 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 35 km WSW of Grindavík, Iceland | 28 km / 18 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 45 km WSW of Grindavík, Iceland | 38 km / 23 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.1 | 85 km WSW of Grindavík, Iceland | 79 km / 49 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 43 km WSW of Grindavík, Iceland | 36 km / 23 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 20 km SW of Sandgerði, Iceland | 17 km / 10 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 24 km SW of Sandgerði, Iceland | 23 km / 14 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 20 km W of Grindavík, Iceland | 11 km / 7 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.9 | 23 km W of Grindavík, Iceland | 15 km / 9 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 7 km SSW of Vogar, Iceland | 11 km / 7 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.2 | 6 km NW of Grindavík, Iceland | 6 km / 4 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.