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M5.0 earthquake - Reykjanes Ridge
2589 d ago · 14 Sept 2019, 21:10 UTC Reykjanes Ridge
What happened
A magnitude 5 earthquake struck Reykjanes Ridge on 14 Sept 2019, 21:10 UTC at a depth of 10 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Moderate. Can damage poorly built structures close to the epicentre. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
Timeline
First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:47 UTC
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