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Earthquakes in Iceland
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger in Iceland, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 5.3, 116 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland, on 2026-10-19.
Earthquakes M2.5+ in Iceland
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days2
- Last year25
- Last 5 years190
M1+ in the last 7 days: 1. Methodology
50 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger in Iceland in the last 24 months. The busiest month was May 2025, with 9.
01 — Latest
Latest earthquakes in Iceland
| Magnitude | Location | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3 | 116 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland | depth 10 km | |
| 4.7 | 112 km W of Höfn, Iceland | depth 10 km |
02 — Questions
Earthquakes in Iceland, answered
Was there an earthquake in Iceland today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded in Iceland in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones may still have occurred and appear on the home page under “All” magnitudes.
How many earthquakes does Iceland have each year?
Over the last five years there were 190 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger in Iceland, an average of 38 a year. 25 occurred in the last 12 months.
What was the strongest earthquake in Iceland in five years?
A magnitude 5.4 on Jul 28, 2026, 05:36 UTC, 113 km S of Akureyri, Iceland. See this earthquake
Each earthquake is counted for the region of the nearest listed city within 300 km. Counts describe past activity and are not a forecast. Source: USGS.
03 — Regions