Weak mag. 2.1 earthquake - 1.3 Km SSW of Keilir, Iceland, on Saturday, 6 Mar 2021 1:14 am (GMT +0) -
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Weak magnitude 2.1 earthquake at 4 km depth
6 Mar 02:26 UTC: First to report: IMO after 1 hour and 12 minutes.
Date & time: 6 Mar 2021 01:14:31 UTC -
Local time at epicenter: Saturday, 6 Mar 2021 1:14 am (GMT +0)
Magnitude: 2.1
Depth: 4.4 km
Epicenter latitude / longitude: 63.93°N / 22.178°W

Nearest volcano: Krísuvík (4 km / 2 mi)
Nearby towns and cities:
12 km (7 mi) ESE of Vogar (pop: 1,030) --> See nearby quakes!
16 km (10 mi) NE of Grindavik (pop: 2,860) --> See nearby quakes!
19 km (12 mi) SW of Hafnarfjordur (pop: 26,800) --> See nearby quakes!
22 km (13 mi) SW of Garðabaer (pop: 11,400) --> See nearby quakes!
24 km (15 mi) SSW of Kopavogur (pop: 31,700) --> See nearby quakes!
27 km (17 mi) SSW of Reykjavik (pop: 118,900) --> See nearby quakes!
28 km (18 mi) ESE of Sandgerði (pop: 1,550) --> See nearby quakes!
35 km (22 mi) SW of Mosfellsbaer (pop: 8,650) --> See nearby quakes!
40 km (25 mi) WNW of Thorlakshofn (pop: 1,490) --> See nearby quakes!
44 km (27 mi) S of Akranes (pop: 6,610) --> See nearby quakes!
Primary data source: IMO (Icelandic Met Office)
Estimated released energy: 8.9 x 107 joules (24.8 kilowatt hours) More info
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Magnitude | Depth | Location | Source |
2.1 | 4.4 km | 1.3 Km SSW of Keilir, Iceland | IMO |
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