Earthquakes in Iceland — April 2026
2 earthquakes were recorded in Iceland during April 2026, an average of 0.1 per day.
2 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 10 km.
The month's largest event in Iceland was a magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Grindavík, Iceland on 26 April 2026 at 15:14 UTC. A magnitude 4.4 earthquake radiates roughly 60 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is close to the Iceland monthly average of 2 events over the period we cover, and level with the 2 recorded the previous month.
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 2 in the magnitude 4 range.
Activity peaked on 26 April, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M4.4 near Grindavík, Iceland on 26 April at 10 km; M4.2 near Grindavík, Iceland on 26 April at 10 km.
That is 15% below the 2 events Iceland averages per month across the 14 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Iceland, April 2026
2 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | Grindavík, Iceland | 10.0 | Iceland | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Grindavík, Iceland | 10.0 | Iceland | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Iceland in April 2026?
2 earthquakes were recorded in Iceland during April 2026, of which 2 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Iceland in April 2026?
A magnitude 4.4 event near Grindavík, Iceland on 26 April 2026.
Other months in Iceland
Magnitudes for April 2026 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.