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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- Total earthquakes
- 1,322
- Largest earthquake
- M6.3
- 5.1 km
- Depth range
- 0.2 km - 15.0 km
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.