M4.7 earthquake: Iceland
According to EMSC, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck near Iceland on October 5, 2026. It was recorded at 05:28 PM GMT at a depth of 1.1 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by EMSC.
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Magnitude
M4.7
Mw · Light
Depth
1.1 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
05:28:23 PM
October 5, 2026
Local time
05:28 PM
October 5, 2026 · GMT
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 226 km from Reykjavík.
- Reykjavík · 226 km E
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 2 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M3.4.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 332 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M5.6 earthquake on September 29, 1996.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 5, 2026 earthquake near Iceland?
The earthquake occurred near Iceland at 64.626° N, 17.384° W, at a depth of 1.1 km. The nearest town was Reykjavík, about 226 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Iceland?
EMSC reported a magnitude of Mw 4.7 (light). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Iceland?
Since this earthquake, 2 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M3.4.