Earthquake 114 km SSE of Akureyri, Iceland (5.3 mww) (2025-05-05 21:14:03 UTC)

1746479643

64.6936, -17.4389

10.00 KM

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck on 114 km SSE of Akureyri, Iceland, at 2025-05-05 21:14:03 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mww and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 114 km SSE of Akureyri, Iceland

Recommendation
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.

Earthquake 114 km SSE of Akureyri, Iceland (5.3 mww) (2025-05-05 21:14:03 UTC)

Magnitudo (mww)

5.3

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us7000pxd6

Nearest Places

Rjúpnabrekkujökull / 4.47 km
Rjúpnabrekka / 5.96 km
Bardarbunga / 7.77 km
Gæsahnjúkur / 8.28 km
Gæsavötn / 9.87 km

Comment

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