Earthquakes in Ísland — January 2025
3 earthquakes were recorded in Ísland during January 2025, an average of 0.1 per day.
3 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 Ísland was a magnitude 5.2 earthquake near Þingeyjarsveit, Ísland on 14 January 2025 at 08:05 UTC. A magnitude 5.2 earthquake radiates roughly 951 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
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.
Activity peaked on 14 January, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M5.2 near Þingeyjarsveit, Ísland on 14 January at 10 km; M4.4 near Ásahreppur, Ísland on 14 January at 10 km; M4.3 near Skútustaðahreppur, Ísland on 08 January at 10 km.
This month also holds the strongest earthquake recorded in Ísland in our entire catalogue.
Every earthquake in Ísland, January 2025
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 hit Ísland in January 2025?
3 earthquakes were recorded in Ísland during January 2025, of which 3 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Ísland in January 2025?
A magnitude 5.2 event near Þingeyjarsveit, Ísland on 14 January 2025.
Other months in Ísland
Magnitudes for January 2025 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.