Overview of Earthquake activity

Earthquake activity throughout the country is described in a weekly summary that is written by a Natural Hazard Specialist. The weekly summary is published on the web every Tuesday. It covers the activity of the previous week in all seismic areas and volcanic systems in the country. If earthquake swarms are ongoing or significant events such as larger earthquakes have occurred during the week, they are specifically discussed. 

Weekly overview

Weekly overview, 22. - 28. April - week 17 2024.

Around 650 earthquakes were detected in the 17th week of 2024 which is more than last week when 450 earthquakes were detected. The activity was spread around the country. The largest earthquake of the week was a M3.1 on the 22nd of April on the Reykjanestá. 

The eruptions that started on March 16th continues, but is still confined to one vent. 
Further news on the ongoing activity near Grindavík can be found here and is updated regularly. 







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