Earthquakes in Ísland
No events have been recorded in Ísland in the past 30 days, though the great majority are too small to be felt at the surface. Activity here is almost entirely crustal, which means shaking at the surface is strong relative to the magnitudes involved.
3 earthquakes have been recorded in Ísland in our catalogue, 0 of them in the past 30 days.
The average magnitude is 4.6 and the average focal depth 10 km. 3 events reached magnitude 4 or above and 1 reached magnitude 5 or above.
The strongest earthquake recorded in Ísland in this period was a magnitude 5.2 event near Þingeyjarsveit, Ísland on 14 January 2025, at a depth of 10 km. A magnitude 5.2 earthquake radiates roughly 951 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
Locations recording the most events include Þingeyjarsveit (1), Ásahreppur (1), Skútustaðahreppur (1).
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, 1 in the magnitude 5 range.
The busiest single day was 14 January 2025, with 2 recorded events.
No event in this record carries a USGS link to NOAA tsunami information.
All recorded earthquakes in Ísland
3 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | Þingeyjarsveit, Ísland | 10.0 | Ísland | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Ásahreppur, Ísland | 10.0 | Ísland | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Skútustaðahreppur, Ísland | 10.0 | Ísland | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes have there been in Ísland?
3 earthquakes are recorded in Ísland in our catalogue, including 0 in the past 30 days and 3 of magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Ísland?
The largest recorded here was a magnitude 5.2 event near Þingeyjarsveit, Ísland on 14 January 2025.
Is Ísland at risk of earthquakes?
Earthquake hazard depends on proximity to active faults and plate boundaries rather than on national borders. The record for Ísland shows 3 events of magnitude 4 or above, which is the band at which shaking becomes widely noticeable. Consult your national seismic hazard agency for building-code and preparedness guidance.
Earthquakes in Ísland by month
Event counts for Ísland reflect seismic network density as well as genuine activity. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.