M5.40 Earthquake – 109 km S of Akureyri, Iceland

28 July 2026, 05:36 UTC · 2 hours ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 5.40 earthquake struck 109 km S of Akureyri, Iceland on 28 July 2026, 05:36 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.

Magnitude
5.40 (mww)
Location
109 km S of Akureyri, Iceland
Date & time
28 July 2026, 05:36 UTC
Coordinates
64.7107, -17.7103
Depth
10.00 km
PAGER alert
Green
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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