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M4.9 earthquake - Reykjanes Ridge

1478 d ago · 30 Sept 2022, 19:52 UTC Reykjanes Ridge

What happened

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck Reykjanes Ridge on 30 Sept 2022, 19:52 UTC at a depth of 10 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

Timeline

  1. First reported by USGS

    17 Oct 2026, 10:47 UTC

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No other events recorded within about 300 km in the last 30 days.