Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.4 earthquake 45 km WSW of Grindavík, Iceland
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 45 km WSW of Grindavík, Iceland at Mar 23, 2026, 16:30 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 49 km (31 mi) SW of Reykjanesbaer.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.4 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Mar 23, 2026, 16:30 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 63.696, -23.302 |
| 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 | 17 km / 10 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 45 km SW of Sandgerði, Iceland | 8 km / 5 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.1 | 18 km W of Grindavík, Iceland | 31 km / 19 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 35 km WSW of Grindavík, Iceland | 10 km / 6 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.