Category Earthquake

Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake at Depth 1 km Strikes Iceland on 19th October 2026

Overview A Magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Iceland on 19th October 2026 at 14:44 UTC, according to the EMSC. The quake occurred at an extremely shallow depth of just 1 km, making it capable of producing sharp, intense shaking near the…

Magnitude 5.4 Earthquake at Depth 10 km Strikes Mid-Indian Ridge on 12th October 2026

Overview A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck the Mid‑Indian Ridge on 12th October 2026, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake occurred at a depth of 10 km, classifying it as a shallow‑focus event, which typically produces stronger surface shaking than deeper quakes. The Mid‑Indian Ridge is part of the vast…