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Moderate magnitude 4.7 earthquake 41 km northeast of Calama, Chile

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 06:03:00 +0100volcanodiscovery (en)

The recent 4.7 earthquake which occurred 29 km southwest of Reykjavic, Iceland , was only one of the quakes which exceeded a magnitude 4.0. According to the Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) the ongoing earthquake swarm in Iceland produced the largest quake they have felt at magnitude 5.7, last 24 Feb.

Continuing quakes as the tectonic plates splitting Iceland move

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 04:30:00 +0100volcanodiscovery (en)

The recent 4.7 earthquake which occurred 29 km southwest of Reykjavic, Iceland , was only one of the quakes which exceeded a magnitude 4.0. According to the Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) the ongoing earthquake swarm in Iceland produced the largest quake they have felt at magnitude 5.7, last 24 Feb.

Moderate earthquake of magnitude 4.7 reported 29 km southwest of Reykjavik, Iceland

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 03:48:00 +0100volcanodiscovery (en)

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.7 hit near the Iceland capital of Reykjavik on 28 Feb. 2021, at 12:19 am local time. The quake occurred 29 km southwest of Reykjavik, at a shallow depth of 5.3 km. This quake is a part of the ongoing earthquake swarms in southwest Iceland.

Iceland: Magnitude-5.2 offshore earthquake occurs near Reykjavik Feb. 27

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 11:23:00 +0100garda-com (en)

Event. A magnitude-5.2 earthquake occurred in southwest Iceland at 0807 Feb. 27. The epicenter was about 15 km (9 miles) southwest of Reykjavik. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 5 km (3 miles), and light shaking was probably felt throughout southwestern Iceland.

Islande : près de 5000 tremblements de terre ont frappé la péninsule de Reykjanes en 2 jours

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 15:38:00 +0100catnat (fr)

Près de 5000 séismes ont été enregistrés dans deux groupes distincts sur la péninsule de Reykjanes, en Islande, depuis le 24 février 2021. L' essaim comprend deux tremblements de terre au-dessus de M5.0 - M5.7 à 10:05 UTC et M5.0 à 10:30 UTC, a rapporté l'Islande Met Office (IMO) à 09:05 UTC le 26 février.

And The Hits Keep Coming And They Don’t Stop Coming: More Earthquakes Today

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 14:23:00 +0100grapevine (en)

that began on Wednesday are back for another round , as ten quakes—at the time of this writing—with a magnitude of greater than 3 have so far rattled southwest Iceland , all of them localised in the Reykjanes peninsula. The first one in this range was a 3.2, which struck at 8:37 Icelandic time just east of Fagradalsjall.

Moderate magnitude 4.3 earthquake 85 km west of Hafnir, Iceland

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:44:00 +0100volcanodiscovery (en)

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake near Malaga, Eddy County, New Mexico, USA, was reported only 25 minutes ago by the United States Geological Survey, considered the key international and national agency that monitors seismic activity in the US. The earthquake occurred at a very shallow depth of 3.

Moderate mag. 4.3 earthquake - 51.8 Km NW of Eldeyjarboði, Iceland, on Friday, 26 Feb 2021 10:09 am (GMT -2)

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:44:00 +0100volcanodiscovery (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 occurred in the morning on Friday 26 February 2021 at 10:09 am local time near Hafnir, Reykjanesbær, Southern Peninsula, Iceland , as reported by the Icelandic Met Office (IMO). According to preliminary data, the quake was located at a very shallow depth of 1.1 km.

Réplicas constantes en Islandia tras el terremoto del miércoles

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 12:49:00 +0100euronews-es (es)

En Islandia, los sismógrafos están en alerta: se observa una actividad sísmica superior a la habitual. En concreto, el miércoles por la mañana se produjo un terremoto de magnitud 5, 7. Y desde entonces, se han registrado muchas réplicas. El epicentro del fuerte temblor registrado a las 10:05 GMT se....

Islande : nombreuses répliques après un séisme mercredi

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 21:29:00 +0100euronews-fr (fr)

ARCHIVE : panaches de fumée suite à un séisme en Islande, le 30/05/2008 Tous droits réservés En Islande, les sismographes sont en alerte : ils constatent une activité sismique plus élevée que d'ordinaire. Il y a eu notamment un tremblement de terre d'une magnitude de 5,7 mercredi matin. Et depuis, de nombreuses répliques ont été enregistrées.

Iceland sees string of earthquakes in southwest region

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 20:53:00 +0100icenews (en)

Yesterday, Iceland saw a string of earthquakes, with the maximum of those reaching 5.7 on the Richter Scale. The epicenter of the quakes was recorded in the Reykjanes Peninsula region, roughly 40 kilometers from the capital, Reykjavík. The effects of the series of earthquakes were felt across the....

10:33 | SEISME En Islande, un important tremblement de terre enregistré près de Reykjavik

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:39:00 +010020minutes (fr)

Reykjavik, la capitale de l'Islande. — Angela to Roxel/SIPA. Un tremblement de terre de magnitude 5,7 a secoué le sud-ouest de l' Islande ce mercredi matin, dont la capitale Reykjavik, sans dégât ni victime signalés. L’épicentre de l’importante secousse enregistrée à 10 h 05 GMT se situe près du....

Registran terremoto en Islandia; no reportan daños o heridos

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 17:36:00 +0100informador (es)

El alto número de temblores producidos en poco tiempo y el hecho de que haya dos zonas activas hacen de este terremoto un fenómeno inusual en la zona. EFE / ARCHIVO. Un terremoto de 5.7 grados en la escala Richter sacudió este miércoles la península de Reikianes, al suroeste de Reikiavik, sin que....

Strong earthquake hits Iceland Capital City: aftershocks felt right after.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 16:02:00 +0100volcanodiscovery (en)

A strong earthquake shook the capital of Iceland earlier today, 24 Feb. 2021. The quake, with the epicenter at about 29 km from the Iceland Capital of Reykjavic City, was situated at the Reykjanes Volcanic Belt in the Reykjanes Peninsula. This is where the rift zone between the North American Plate and the Eurasian Plate occurs.

Earthquake of 5.6 Magnitude Hits Grindavik in Iceland

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 12:46:00 +0100india (en)

An earthquake of 5.6 magnitude on Richter Scale hit Grindavík in Iceland on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey stated. Also Read - Also Read - Also Read - Minor Earthquake Jolts Jammu And Kashmir, Epicentre in Ladakh Region For breaking news and live news updates, like us on Copyright © 2021. Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited.

Iceland: Magnitude-5.6 earthquake occurs near Reykjavik Feb. 24.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 12:18:00 +0100garda-com (en)

Event. A magnitude-5.6 earthquake occurred in southwestern Iceland at about 1005 Feb. 24. The epicenter was approximately 4 km (2.5 miles) east-northeast of Grindavik and 37 km (23 miles) southeast of Reykjavik. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and moderate-to-strong shaking....

Iceland earthquake: Strong 5.6 quake rattles Reykjavik - aftershocks strike

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 12:02:00 +0100express (en)

According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the earthquake reached a magnitude of 5.6 on the Richter Scale. The EMSC also reported the quake hit a depth of 10km in the capital and struck at 10.05am. As of yet, there have been no reports of damage although some indicated it had been a strong quake.

Moderate earthquake of magnitude 4.3 reported 30 km southwest of Reykjavik, Iceland

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 11:53:00 +0100volcanodiscovery (en)

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Zagreb, HR.21.3186885, Croatia, was reported only 8 minutes ago by the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), considered one of the key international agencies that monitor seismic activity worldwide. The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 km beneath....

Moderate mag. 4.3 earthquake - 2.6 Km S of Hella, Iceland, on Wednesday, 24 Feb 2021 10:05 am (GMT +0)

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 11:53:00 +0100volcanodiscovery (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 occurred in the morning on Wednesday 24 February 2021 at 10:05 am local time near Reykjavik, Reykjavíkurborg, Capital Region, Iceland , as reported by the Icelandic Met Office (IMO). According to preliminary data, the quake was located at a very shallow depth of 7.2 km.

Iceland earthquake: Strong 5.6 quake rattles Reykjavik - several aftershocks strike Daily Express

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 11:47:00 +0100msn-uk (en)

© EMSC Iceland . According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the earthquake reached a magnitude of 5.6 on the Richter Scale. The EMSC also reported the quake hit a depth of 10km in the capital and struck at 10.05am. As of yet, there have been no reports of damage although some indicated it had been a strong quake.

Iceland earthquake: Strong 5.6 quake rattles Reykjavik - several aftershocks strike

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 11:32:00 +0100express (en)

ICELAND has been struck by a large earthquake today at the heart of the country's capital, Rekjavik, with the public warning of "several aftershocks".

Significant 5.3 quake hits near Reykjavik, Reykjavíkurborg, Capital Region, Iceland

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 11:21:00 +0100volcanodiscovery (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 occurred in the morning on Wednesday 24 February 2021 at 10:05 am local time near Reykjavik, Reykjavíkurborg, Capital Region, Iceland , as reported by the Icelandic Met Office (IMO). According to preliminary data, the quake was located at a very shallow depth of 1.1 km.

Earthquake reported few minutes ago in or near Iceland

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 11:21:00 +0100volcanodiscovery (en)

We are receiving unverified early reports of seismic activity in or around Iceland at approximately 10:06 GMT. There are no details yet on the magnitude or depth of this earthquake. We expect more accurate data to emerge in the next few minutes. The location and magnitude mentioned are indicative....

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