Weak mag. 2.0 earthquake - 3.9 Km SSW of Fagradalsfjall, Iceland, on Tuesday, 23 Feb 2021 10:03 am (GMT +0) -
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Weak magnitude 2.0 earthquake at 4 km depth
23 Feb 10:08 UTC: First to report: IMO after 5 minutes.
23 Feb 16:49: Magnitude recalculated from 1.9 to 2.0. Hypocenter depth recalculated from 4.6 to 3.9 km (from 2.9 to 2.4 mi).
23 Feb 16:49: Magnitude recalculated from 1.9 to 2.0. Hypocenter depth recalculated from 4.6 to 3.9 km (from 2.9 to 2.4 mi).
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Local time at epicenter: Tuesday, 23 Feb 2021 10:03 am (GMT +0)
Magnitude: 2
Depth: 3.9 km
Epicenter latitude / longitude: 63.87°N / 22.307°W
(Iceland)Nearest volcano: Reykjanes (11 km / 7 mi)
Nearby towns and cities:
7 km (5 mi) ENE of Grindavik (pop: 2,860) --> See nearby quakes!
13 km (8 mi) SSE of Vogar (pop: 1,030) --> See nearby quakes!
27 km (17 mi) SE of Sandgerði (pop: 1,550) --> See nearby quakes!
28 km (18 mi) SW of Hafnarfjordur (pop: 26,800) --> See nearby quakes!
28 km (18 mi) SW of Hafnarfjörður (pop: 26,800) --> See nearby quakes!
31 km (19 mi) SW of Garðabaer (pop: 11,400) --> See nearby quakes!
31 km (19 mi) SW of Garðabær (pop: 11,400) --> See nearby quakes!
33 km (21 mi) SW of Kopavogur (pop: 31,700) --> See nearby quakes!
36 km (22 mi) SW of Reykjavik (pop: 118,900) --> See nearby quakes!
44 km (28 mi) SW of Mosfellsbaer (pop: 8,650) --> See nearby quakes!
Weather at epicenter at time of quake:
Light Rain
2°C (36 F), humidity: 80%, wind: 6 m/s (12 kts) from NNE
Primary data source: IMO (Icelandic Met Office)Light Rain
2°C (36 F), humidity: 80%, wind: 6 m/s (12 kts) from NNEEstimated released energy: 6.3 x 107 joules (17.5 kilowatt hours) More info
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| Magnitude | Depth | Location | Source |
| M 2.0 | 3.9 km | 3.9 Km SSW of Fagradalsfjall, Iceland | IMO |
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