M5.3 earthquake: Reykjanes Ridge
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck near Reykjanes Ridge on October 21, 2026. It was recorded at 09:38 PM UTC at a depth of 10 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M5.3
mww · Moderate
Depth
10 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
09:38:54 PM
October 21, 2026
Source
USGS
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 2 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M5.0.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Distance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4.8 | 10 km | Reykjanes Ridge | 21 km | USGS | |
| M5.0 | 10 km | Reykjanes Ridge | 7 km | USGS |
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 229 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M5.7 earthquake on January 21, 2023.
- M5.7Reykjanes Ridge · 10 kmUSGS
- M5.7Reykjanes Ridge · 10 kmUSGS
- M5.7Reykjanes Ridge · 10 kmUSGS
- M5.6Reykjanes Ridge · 10 kmUSGS
- M5.6Reykjanes Ridge · 10 kmUSGS
- M5.6Reykjanes Ridge · 10 kmUSGS
- M5.5Reykjanes Ridge · 10 kmUSGS
- M5.4Reykjanes Ridge · 10 kmUSGS
Source: USGS earthquake catalogue (ComCat).
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 21, 2026 earthquake near Reykjanes Ridge?
The earthquake occurred near Reykjanes Ridge at 56.781° N, 34.175° W, at a depth of 10 km.
How strong was the earthquake near Reykjanes Ridge?
USGS reported a magnitude of mww 5.3 (moderate). 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 Reykjanes Ridge?
Since this earthquake, 2 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M5.0.