Country risk monitor
Iceland: live earthquakes, disasters and events
Updated · Data from USGS, NASA EONET and GDACS
In the last 30 days, GlobalRisk recorded 2 events in or near Iceland: 2 earthquakes. Nothing new was recorded in the past 24 hours; 0 events were recorded in the past 7 days.
The strongest earthquake was M5.3 116 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland on 19 Oct 2026, which falls in the moderate class. Can damage poorly built structures near the epicenter, while well-designed buildings usually suffer slight damage at most. Roughly 1,300 earthquakes of this size occur worldwide each year.
Recent events in Iceland
| When | Type | Event | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
15 days ago | Earthquake | M5.3 earthquake — 116 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland | High |
28 days ago | Earthquake | M4.7 earthquake — 105 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland | Moderate |
What kinds of events
Frequently asked questions
Has there been an earthquake in Iceland today?
GlobalRisk has not recorded any earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or above in or near Iceland in the past 24 hours. Smaller quakes are not tracked, and reports can lag by several minutes.
What is the strongest recent earthquake in Iceland?
In the last 30 days, the strongest earthquake recorded in or near Iceland was M5.3 (116 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland) on 19 Oct 2026.
Are there active disaster alerts for Iceland?
GlobalRisk has no Orange or Red GDACS alerts for Iceland in the last 30 days. Check local authorities for official warnings.
Where does this information come from?
Earthquakes come from the USGS, natural events from NASA EONET and disaster alerts from GDACS. GlobalRisk normalizes them, assigns each event to a country using its coordinates, and links to the original report. See the methodology page for details.
Safety and background
These guides explain how the hazards in this region are measured and what to do when they occur:
- Earthquake Safety: What to Do Before, During and After
- Earthquake Magnitude Explained: What M4, M6 and M7 Really Mean
- GDACS Alert Levels Explained: Green, Orange and Red
Nearby countries
Latest headlines
Headlines are linked from their original publishers via Google News. GlobalRisk does not host or edit this content.
- Is It Safe To Travel to Iceland in 2026? — Guide to Iceland
- Scientists unveil the secrets of Iceland's spectacular lava fountains that pulse like a heartbeat — ZME Science
- How Often Do Volcanoes Erupt in Iceland? 1,155 Years of Volcanic History — Guide to Iceland
- The Windiest and Least Windy Months in Iceland: A 26-Year Wind Study — Guide to Iceland
- Weak mag. 2.0 earthquake - Iceland: 9.4 km S of Bláfjallaskáli on Saturday, Oct 31, 2026, at 07:37 pm (Reykjavik time) — Volcano Discovery
- Minor mag. 1.1 earthquake - 10.7 km NW of Gjögurtá on Friday, Oct 30, 2026, at 12:59 am (Universal Time) — Volcano Discovery
GlobalRisk is for situational awareness only and is not an official warning service. Follow your national and local authorities for emergency guidance. How this data is collected · Open the live map