See earthquakes recorded today in Iceland, with updated information on magnitude, location, depth and UTC time. Data is updated automatically from official seismic sources.
Earthquake map in Iceland today
Strongest earthquakes in Iceland today
There are 68 earthquakes recorded today in Iceland. The largest magnitude in this period is M2.3.
Featured earthquakes in Iceland today
| Magnitude | Location | Depth | Local time | Relevance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M2.3 | Reykjaneshryggur, Islandia🇮🇸 Iceland | 4.6 km | Calculating… | 10/100 |
| M2.2 | Dyngjufjöll, Islandia🇮🇸 Iceland | 3.7 km | Calculating… | 10/100 |
| M2.1 | Reykjaneshryggur, Islandia🇮🇸 Iceland | 10.0 km | Calculating… | 10/100 |
Historical earthquakes in Iceland
A selection of documented significant historical earthquakes for Iceland using the available integrated institutional sources.
14 available records · Source: NOAA/NCEI · NOAA imported: 2026-10-19 06:23:10 UTC · ISC updated: 2026-10-07 12:40:14 UTC
| Date | Location / country | Mag. | Depth | Deaths (source) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-05-29 | ICELAND: REYKJAVIK 🇮🇸 Iceland | M6.3 | 10.0 km | — |
| 2000-06-21 | ICELAND: GRIMSNES, SELFOSS, EYRARBAKKI, STOKKSEYRI 🇮🇸 Iceland | M6.5 | 10.0 km | — |
| 2000-06-17 | ICELAND: VESTMANNAEYJAR, HELLA 🇮🇸 Iceland | M6.5 | 10.0 km | — |
| 1976-01-13 | ICELAND: KOPASKER 🇮🇸 Iceland | M6.4 | 33.0 km | — |
| 1934-06-02 | ICELAND 🇮🇸 Iceland | — | — | — |
| 1929-07-23 | ICELAND 🇮🇸 Iceland | M6.3 | 33.0 km | — |
| 1924-08-28 | ICELAND: REYKJAVIK 🇮🇸 Iceland | — | — | — |
| 1912-05-06 | ICELAND 🇮🇸 Iceland | M7.5 | 60.0 km | — |
| 1896-08-26 | ICELAND: ARNESSYSLA 🇮🇸 Iceland | — | — | — |
| 1784-08-14 | ICELAND: SOUTHLAND,ARNESSYSLA,BANGAR,SYSLA 🇮🇸 Iceland | — | — | — |
| 1706-04-20 | ICELAND: SELFOSS 🇮🇸 Iceland | — | — | — |
| 1182 | ICELAND: SOUTHLAND 🇮🇸 Iceland | — | — | 11 |
| 1164 | ICELAND: SOUTHLAND,GRIMSNES 🇮🇸 Iceland | — | — | 19 |
| 1013 | ICELAND: SUDURLAND 🇮🇸 Iceland | — | — | 11 |
The featured selection comes from the NOAA/NCEI significant-earthquake catalog. GDE does not automatically turn smaller earthquakes into major disasters or infer damage, deaths, or territorial impact.
Seismic data: USGS and official regional seismic sources.
Are there earthquakes in Iceland today?
This page tracks earthquakes in Iceland today, including magnitude, depth, location and recent seismic activity on the map. Iceland sits on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and is one of the most geologically active regions in Europe, so earthquake swarms and frequent small quakes are a normal part of its tectonic setting.
Where is seismic activity happening in Iceland?
Earthquakes can cluster around volcanic systems, rift zones and other active areas. To see what is happening now, check the map and the strongest recent events listed above. Initial earthquake parameters may be revised as seismic agencies process additional data.
You can also monitor earthquakes today worldwide or check active volcanoes today when seismic activity occurs near a volcanic system.