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The May 2008 Olfus earthquake

1,322 earthquakes in this sequence between 29 May 2008 and 31 May 2008. Largest M6.3 at 5.1 km depth. 78 reached magnitude 3 or greater.

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By the numbers

Total earthquakes
1,322
Largest earthquake
M6.3
5.1 km
Depth range
0.2 km - 15.0 km
M6.3 - 5.1 km km deep - 29 May 2008, 15:45 UTCView this quake on the map

By magnitude

<M1
655
M1-2
416
M2-3
173
M3-4
70
M4-5
7
M5+
1

In context

  • Its largest quake, M6.3, was the biggest in Iceland since June 2000.