9 Dec 2025, 10:12 UTC · Dec 9, 5:12 AM ET

M5.0 earthquake 284 km SW of Grindavík, Iceland

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 284 km SW of Grindavík, Iceland at Dec 9, 5:12 AM ET, 10 km deep, moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings.

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under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude5.0 mww
Time9 Dec 2025, 10:12 UTC
Location62.087°, -26.530° – 284 km SW of Grindavík, Iceland
Depth10.0 km
Felt reports0
USGS eventus6000rtln
Within 100 km

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FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 284 km SW of Grindavík, Iceland earthquake?

Magnitude 5.0 (mww), moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. Depth 10 km.

Was it felt?

No felt reports have been submitted to the USGS so far.

Were there aftershocks?

No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.

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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.

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