Eldey volcano, Reykjanes Ridge, Iceland: news & activity updates

Eldey volcano (Reykjanes Peninsula) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 5 July-11 July 2023 (New Activity / Unrest)

Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) reported that at 2330 on 6 July earthquake activity increased in an area close to Eldey and by 1500 on 7 July the seismic network had detected over 480 events. The earthquakes were located at depths of around 8 km, with several of the events over M 3 and six over M 4; the largest event was a M 4.5 recorded at 0506 on 7 July. Activity that strong had not previously been detected in conjunction with seismic swarms related to magma intrusions in Fagradalsfjall. Read all

Second earthquake swarm at Iceland's southwestern tip triggers alert for Eldey volcano

In addition to the ongoing crisis near Fagradalsfjall volcano, a second seismic swarm has started in southwestern island, near the active volcanic system of Eldey island also on the Reykjanes ridge. Read all