Category Archives: Reykjanes

Earthquake swarm in Reykjanes volcano (south end of Reykjanes peninsula)

Posted on February 6, 2019 by Jón Frímann

Today (6-February-2019) a earthquake swarm started in Reykanes volcano on Reykjanes peninsula. Last documented eruption in this volcano took place in the year 1926 according to Global Volcanism Program. It was most likely out in the ocean far from the … Continue reading →

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Earthquake swarm on Reykjanes peninsula (close to Fagradalsfjall mountain)

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Jón Frímann

Yesterday (19-December-2018) an earthquake swarm started close to Fagradalsfjall mountain on Reykjanes peninsula. Largest earthquake in this swarm had a magnitude of 3,2. This earthquake swarm is ongoing as of writing of this article. Earthquake swarm on the Reykjanes peninsula. … Continue reading →

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Earthquake swarm on Reykjanes peninsula – Bláfjöll area

Posted on November 24, 2018 by Jón Frímann

Today on 24-November-2018 a magnitude 3,3 earthquake took place in Bláfjöll area. Second largest earthquake in this swarm had a magnitude of 2,9. Other earthquakes have been smaller in magnitude. Earthquake activity in Bláfjöll area. Copyright of this image belongs … Continue reading →

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Earthquake swarm on Reykjanes peninsula

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Jón Frímann

Today (3-Ocotber-2018) there has been a earthquake swarm on Reykjanes peninsula. Most earthquakes have been small and not found, but the largest earthquake in this earthquake swarm had a magnitude of 3,2. The earthquake swarm on the Reykjanes Peninsula. Copyright … Continue reading →

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Earthquake swarm on Reykjanes peninsula (Bláfjöll area) [updated]

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Jón Frímann

Earthquake swarm started today (13-September-2018) in Bláfjöll area. This earthquake swarm continued today with only minor earthquakes. At 20:17 UTC an earthquake with magnitude 4,1 happened in Bláfjöll area. This earthquake was felt over a wide area. Earthquake swarm in … Continue reading →

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Earthquake swarm on Reykjanes peninsula (close to Hengill volcano)

Posted on August 11, 2018 by Jón Frímann

Today (11-August-2018) there has been a earthquake swarm on the Reykjanes Peninsula close to Hengill volcano (but not in that volcano system). This earthquake swarm is currently ongoing and largest earthquake so far has had a magnitude of 2,6. The … Continue reading →

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Earthquake swarm in Krýsuvík on Reykjanes peninsula

Posted on July 31, 2018 by Jón Frímann

Today (31-July-2018) an earthquake swarm started in Krýsuvík volcano. Currently this earthquake swarm is ongoing. Largest earthquake so far has the magnitude of 3,1. Other earthquakes are smaller in magnitude. Earthquake swarm in Krýsuvík volcano (green star). Copyright of this … Continue reading →

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Felt earthquake north of Grindavík today (18-June-2018)

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Jón Frímann

A magnitude 3,0 earthquake was felt in the village of Grindavík today (18-June-2018) at 10:24 UTC. This earthquake happened 4,3 km north of the village. There were few minor earthquakes that followed the main earthquake. The earthquake north of Grindavík … Continue reading →

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Magnitude 3,4 earthquake on Reykjanes peninsula

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Jón Frímann

Today (12-February-2018) at 01:14 UTC a magnitude 3,4 earthquake took place on Reykjanes peninsula. I am not sure if this earthquake was felt by any people in nearby villages and towns. The earthquake at Reykjanes peninsula. Copyright of this image … Continue reading →

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Magnitude 3,5 earthquake 2,6 km from Grindavík village

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Jón Frímann

Yesterday (21-January-2018) at 21:15 UTC an earthquake with magnitude of 3,5 took place 2,5 km from Grindavík village. This earthquake was clearly felt in Grindavík village. This earthquake was at depth of 5,0 km. The magnitude 3,5 earthquake (green star) … Continue reading →

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