Iceland Earthquakes
Recent and significant earthquakes in Iceland, drawn from the USGS global earthquake feed and mapped with magnitude and time.
Current earthquakes in Iceland (0)
Iceland has recorded 1 earthquake of magnitude 5.0 or greater in the past 90 days.
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That is normal. Conditions can change, so check official local guidance when weather is developing.
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Recent earthquake history
Iceland has recorded 1 earthquake of magnitude 5 or greater in the past 90 days.
Notable earthquakes in Iceland (last 5 years)
| Magnitude | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| M5.4 | 113 km S of Akureyri, Iceland | Jul 28, 2026 |
| M5.4 | 107 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland | Oct 29, 2025 |
| M5.4 | 3 km SSE of Vogar, Iceland | Jul 31, 2022 |
| M5.3 | 114 km S of Akureyri, Iceland | Jan 31, 2026 |
| M5.3 | 104 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland | Jul 27, 2025 |
| M5.3 | 117 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland | May 5, 2025 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often does Iceland have earthquakes?
- Iceland recorded 1 earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 or greater in the past 90 days. Over the last 5 years it has averaged about 4.8 notable quakes (magnitude 5.0 or greater) per year.
- What was the largest recent earthquake in Iceland?
- The largest earthquake in Iceland in the last 5 years was a magnitude 5.4 near 113 km S of Akureyri, Iceland.
- When was the last major earthquake in Iceland?
- The most recent earthquake of magnitude 5.0 or greater in Iceland was a magnitude 5.4 near 113 km S of Akureyri, Iceland.
- What magnitude earthquake can you feel?
- Most people begin to feel earthquakes around magnitude 3.0, though it depends on depth and distance. Shallow quakes close by feel stronger than deep or distant ones of the same size.
About earthquakes in Iceland
Most earthquakes are too small to feel. The USGS reports millions of quakes a year worldwide, and the vast majority are below magnitude 2.5. A page showing no recent activity usually means no notable quakes, not that nothing is being measured.
Magnitude is a measure of the energy released at the source; shaking you actually feel also depends on depth and how far you are from the epicenter. A shallow magnitude 4 nearby can feel stronger than a deep magnitude 5 far away.
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