Iceland earthquakes, May 2009
1,758 earthquakes in Iceland in May 2009. Largest M4.9 at 6.4 km depth. 19 reached magnitude 3 or greater.
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- Total earthquakes
- 1,758
- Largest earthquake
- M4.9
- 6.4 km
- Depth range
- 0.0 km - 27.5 km
By magnitude
<M1
587
M1-2
918
M2-3
234
M3-4
16
M4-5
3
M5+
0
In context
- The most active month in Iceland since January 2009.
- Its largest quake, M4.9, was the biggest in Iceland since May 2008.