Earthquakes in Iceland — July 2026
1 earthquakes were recorded in Iceland during July 2026, an average of 0.0 per day.
1 reached magnitude 4 or above and 1 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 10 km.
The month's largest event in Iceland was a magnitude 5.4 earthquake near Akureyri, Iceland on 28 July 2026 at 05:36 UTC. A magnitude 5.4 earthquake radiates roughly 1,898 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is below the Iceland monthly average of 2 events over the period we cover — a comparatively quiet month, and down from the 3 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 1 in the magnitude 5 range.
That is 58% below the 2 events Iceland averages per month across the 14 months on record.
This month also holds the strongest earthquake recorded in Iceland in our entire catalogue.
Largest earthquakes in Iceland, July 2026
1 event listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4 | Akureyri, Iceland | 10.0 | Iceland | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Iceland in July 2026?
1 earthquakes were recorded in Iceland during July 2026, of which 1 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Iceland in July 2026?
A magnitude 5.4 event near Akureyri, Iceland on 28 July 2026.
Other months in Iceland
Magnitudes for July 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.