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M5.5 earthquake near Reykjanes Ridge
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Summary
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred near Reykjanes Ridge on 28 Oct 2026, 11:37 UTC, at a depth of 10 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
USGS PAGER issued a green alert for this earthquake.
GDACS rated the event green.
Key figures
- Magnitude
- 5.5 (mww) (USGS)
- Depth
- 10 km (USGS)
- Origin time
- 28 Oct 2026, 11:37 UTC (USGS)
- Location
- Reykjanes Ridge (USGS)
- USGS PAGER alert
- Green (USGS PAGER)
- Max shaking (ShakeMap MMI)
- 0 (USGS)
- GDACS alert
- Green (GDACS)
- Review status
- Reviewed (USGS)
Timeline
Source times where the record has one; otherwise the time GodsView saw the change.
- — USGS PAGER alert: green.
- — GDACS rates the event green.
- — The source no longer lists the event as current.
- — USGS reports a magnitude 5.5 earthquake near Reykjanes Ridge, depth 10 km.
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Magnitude: 5.0 (mb) · Depth: 10 km
Questions
When did this earthquake happen?
The USGS origin time is 28 Oct 2026, 11:37 UTC.
How strong was the earthquake?
USGS reports magnitude 5.5 (mww) at 10 km depth.
What alert level did USGS PAGER give?
Green. PAGER levels estimate likely fatalities and economic losses from the shaking.
Where can I find official information?
From the original records: USGS. Links are listed under Sources on this page.
Sources
How this page is made
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