Earthquake 104 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland (5.0 mb) (2025-07-27 23:40:02 UTC)
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck on 104 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland, at 2025-07-27 23:40:02 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 104 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland
Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake
Very Strong Earthquake
Action
Severe shaking, potential for significant damage.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid elevators, as power outages may occur. Outdoors: Stay in the open. Be alert for aftershocks.
Magnitudo (mb)
5.0
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us6000qvj6
Nearest Places
- Kverkfjallahryggur / 6.39 km
- Svíahnúkar / 9.87 km
- Grimsvotn / 11.03 km
- Grímsvötn / 11.49 km
- Bardarbunga / 17.71 km
Comment
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