Iceland earthquakes in 2023

40,352 earthquakes in Iceland in 2023. Largest M5.3 near Reykjanes at 2.2 km depth. 380 reached magnitude 3 or greater.

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By the numbers

Total earthquakes: 40,352
Largest earthquake: M5.3; near Reykjanes
Depth range: 0.0 km - 25.0 km
Most active area: Reykjanes

M5.3 near Reykjanes - 2.2 km km deep - 10 November 2023, 18:08 UTCView this quake on the map →

By magnitude

<M1

31,117

M1-2

7,488

M2-3

1,367

M3-4

352

M4-5

25

M5+

3

In context

The most active year in Iceland since 2021.
Its largest quake, M5.3, was the biggest in Iceland since July 2022.