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M5.3 earthquake near Höfn, Iceland
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Summary
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred 116 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland on 19 Oct 2026, 14:44 UTC, at a depth of 10 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
Key figures
- Magnitude
- 5.3 (mww) (USGS)
- Depth
- 10 km (USGS)
- Origin time
- 19 Oct 2026, 14:44 UTC (USGS)
- Location
- 116 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland (USGS)
- Review status
- Reviewed (USGS)
Timeline
Source times where the record has one; otherwise the time GodsView saw the change.
- — USGS reports a magnitude 5.3 earthquake 116 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland, depth 10 km.
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- Keflavík (KEF) Reykjavík · 254 km
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Questions
When did this earthquake happen?
The USGS origin time is 19 Oct 2026, 14:44 UTC.
How strong was the earthquake?
USGS reports magnitude 5.3 (mww) at 10 km depth.
Where can I find official information?
From the original records: USGS. Links are listed under Sources on this page.
Sources
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