Latest quakes in or near Westfjords, Iceland - list, stats and map
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Updated: Nov 30, 2023 04:26 GMT -
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There were 3 small quakes between magnitudes 1.0 and 1.8 in or near Westfjords in the past 24 hours.
Since 2023, Westfjords has had 3335 quakes of magnitudes up to 4.8:
- 18 quakes above magnitude 4
- 66 quakes between magnitude 3 and 4
- 363 quakes between magnitude 2 and 3
- 2888 quakes below magnitude 2 that people normally don't feel.
Latest today: Mag. 0.6 Earthquake 3.7 Km SW of Eiturhóll -
Strongest: Mag. 4.8 Earthquake Iceland: 7.6 Km N of Skógar -
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Showing all recent or significant quakes since 2023, magnitude 3 or higher (134 out of 3335 quakes, show more):
Date and time | Mag Depth | Nearest volcano (distance) | Location | Details | Map |
| Wednesday, November 29, 2023 GMT (3 quakes) | |||||
| Nov 29, 07:41 pm (GMT +0) (Nov 29, 19:41 GMT) | 0.6 1.1 km | 3.7 Km SW of Eiturhóll | More | ||
| Nov 29, 05:42 pm (GMT +0) (Nov 29, 17:42 GMT) | 1.8 4.7 km | 13.5 Km E of Grenivík | More | ||
| Nov 29, 05:53 am (GMT +0) (Nov 29, 05:53 GMT) | 0.9 4.5 km | 1.9 Km E of Eiturhóll | More | ||
| Tuesday, November 28, 2023 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
| Nov 28, 01:17 pm (Reykjavik) (Nov 28, 13:17 GMT) | 0.8 1.1 km | Iceland: 9.8 Km WNW of Sandgerði | More | ||
| Monday, November 27, 2023 GMT (3 quakes) | |||||
| Nov 27, 01:50 pm (GMT +0) (Nov 27, 13:50 GMT) | 1.6 6.1 km | 22.7 Km N of Geysir | More | ||
| Nov 27, 10:04 am (Reykjavik) (Nov 27, 10:04 GMT) | 0.8 1.1 km | Iceland: 16.6 Km ENE of Búrfellsstöð | More | ||
| Nov 27, 04:04 am (Reykjavik) (Nov 27, 04:04 GMT) | 0.2 4.4 km | 2.1 Km NNE of Hellisheiðarvirkjun | More | ||
| Sunday, November 26, 2023 GMT (5 quakes) | |||||
| Nov 26, 02:15 pm (Reykjavik) (Nov 26, 14:15 GMT) | 0.2 11 km | Iceland: 2.1 Km N of Hellisheiðarvirkjun | More | ||
| Nov 26, 08:26 am (Reykjavik) (Nov 26, 08:26 GMT) | 0.3 1.8 km | Iceland: 4.0 Km WNW of Litla_Kaffistofan | More | ||
| Nov 26, 04:16 am (Reykjavik) (Nov 26, 04:16 GMT) | 1.9 6.5 km | Iceland: 29.6 Km E of Hveravellir | More | ||
| Nov 26, 04:00 am (Reykjavik) (Nov 26, 04:00 GMT) | 0.3 6.4 km | Iceland: 1.5 Km N of Hellisheiðarvirkjun | More | ||
| Nov 26, 12:56 am (Reykjavik) (Nov 26, 00:56 GMT) | 0.8 10.7 km | Iceland: 18.3 Km NW of Gjögurtá | More | ||
| Saturday, November 25, 2023 GMT (36 quakes) | |||||
| Nov 25, 11:32 pm (Reykjavik) (Nov 25, 23:32 GMT) | 1.1 0.7 km | Iceland: 3.4 Km NNE of Hellisheiðarvirkjun | More | ||
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Estimated combined seismic energy released: 4.1 x 1012 joules (1.15 gigawatt hours, equivalent to 990 tons of TNT) | about seismic energy
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Seismic station: Borgarfjordur, Asbjarnarstadir, Iceland (BORG/II network) | Show on map | Station Info
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Westfjords Earthquake FAQ
When was the latest earthquake in Westfjords?
The last earthquake in Westfjords occurred 9 hours ago: Minor mag. 0.6 earthquake - 3.7 Km SW of Eiturhóll on Wednesday, Nov 29, 2023 07:41 pm (GMT +0).
How many quakes were there in Westfjords since 2023?
Since 2023, Westfjords was shaken by 18 quakes of magnitude 4.0 or above, 66 quakes between 3.0 and 4.0, and 363 quakes between 2.0 and 3.0. There were also 2888 quakes below magnitude 2.0 which people don't normally feel.
What was the strongest quake in Westfjords since 2023?
The strongest earthquake in Westfjords since 2023 occurred 3 weeks ago: Moderate mag. 4.8 earthquake - Iceland: 7.6 Km N of Skógar on Friday, Nov 10, 2023 06:12 pm (Reykjavik time).
