Iceland earthquakes, May 2022
4,952 earthquakes in Iceland in May 2022. Largest M4.9 near Hengill at 7.7 km depth. 18 reached magnitude 3 or greater.
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- Total earthquakes
- 4,952
- Largest earthquake
- M4.9
- near Hengill
- Depth range
- 0.0 km - 24.1 km
- Most active area
- Reykjanes
By magnitude
<M1
3,977
M1-2
854
M2-3
103
M3-4
14
M4-5
4
M5+
0
In context
- The most active month in Iceland since March 2021.
- Its largest quake, M4.9, was the biggest in Iceland since March 2021.