M4.8 earthquake - Reykjanes Ridge

What happened

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck Reykjanes Ridge on 20 Jan 2024, 04:47 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.