Latest quakes in or near West, Iceland, in the past 24 hours on Sunday, September 24, 2023 - list, stats and map
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Updated: Sep 24, 2023 00:49 GMT -
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Quakes in the past 24 hours:
- 1 quake above magnitude 2
- 76 quakes below magnitude 2 that people normally don't feel.
Latest quake: Mag. 0.9 | Iceland: 6.4 Km NNW of Álftavatn -
Strongest quake today: Mag. 2.1 | Iceland: 26.2 Km ESE of Hveravellir -
- Past 7 days: Mag. 3.6 on Monday, Sep 18, 2023 at 10:02 pm (GMT +0) – Iceland: 4.4 Km SE of Skjaldbreið
- Past 30 days: Mag. 3.8 on Saturday, Sep 9, 2023 at 3:24 am (GMT +0) – Iceland: 4.6 Km NNE of Krýsuvík
- Past 365 days: Mag. 5.2 on Sunday, Jul 9, 2023 at 10:22 pm (GMT +0) – Iceland: 1.6 Km E of Keilir
Recent quakes above magnitude 1.0 in or near West, Iceland (updated )
| Past 24 hours | 12 quakes 1 quake M2+ |
| Past 7 days | 185 quakes 26 quakes M2+ 1 quake M3+ |
| Past 30 days | 415 quakes 46 quakes M2+ 2 quakes M3+ |
| Past 90 days | 4,884 quakes 806 quakes M2+ 127 quakes M3+ 31 quakes M4+ 1 quake M5+ |
| Past 365 days | 6,928 quakes 1,038 quakes M2+ 143 quakes M3+ 33 quakes M4+ 1 quake M5+ |
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Date and time | Mag Depth | Nearest volcano (distance) | Location | Details | Map |
| Saturday, September 23, 2023 GMT (49 quakes) | |||||
| Sep 23, 2023 11:46 pm (GMT +0) (Sep 23, 2023 23:46 GMT) | 0.9 2.2 km | Iceland: 6.4 Km NNW of Álftavatn | More | ||
| Sep 23, 2023 9:33 pm (GMT +0) (Sep 23, 2023 21:33 GMT) | 1.3 6.4 km | Iceland: 6.0 Km SE of Skjaldbreið | More | ||
| Sep 23, 2023 8:30 pm (GMT +0) (Sep 23, 2023 20:30 GMT) | 1.2 16 km | Iceland: 7.3 Km ESE of Skjaldbreið | More | ||
| Sep 23, 2023 6:46 pm (GMT +0) (Sep 23, 2023 18:46 GMT) | 1.2 9 km | Iceland: 5.5 Km ESE of Skjaldbreið | More | ||
| Sep 23, 2023 6:32 pm (GMT +0) (Sep 23, 2023 18:32 GMT) | 2.1 2.9 km | Iceland: 26.2 Km ESE of Hveravellir | More | ||
| Sep 23, 2023 5:44 pm (GMT +0) (Sep 23, 2023 17:44 GMT) | 1.7 4.3 km | Iceland: 5.0 Km SE of Skjaldbreið | More | ||
| Sep 23, 2023 4:52 pm (GMT +0) (Sep 23, 2023 16:52 GMT) | 0.6 4.5 km | Iceland: 2.8 Km SSW of Þorlákshöfn | More | ||
| Sep 23, 2023 4:47 pm (GMT +0) (Sep 23, 2023 16:47 GMT) | 0.4 4.3 km | Iceland: 3.6 Km SW of Hrómundartindi | More | ||
| Sep 23, 2023 4:28 pm (GMT +0) (Sep 23, 2023 16:28 GMT) | 0.4 4.3 km | Iceland: 4.6 Km SSE of Skálafell | More | ||
| Sep 23, 2023 3:06 pm (GMT +0) (Sep 23, 2023 15:06 GMT) | 0.5 4.4 km | Iceland: 3.7 Km NE of Krýsuvík | More | ||
| Sep 23, 2023 2:37 pm (GMT +0) (Sep 23, 2023 14:37 GMT) | 0.5 6.3 km | Iceland: 5.5 Km NE of Krýsuvík | More | ||
| Sep 23, 2023 12:44 pm (GMT +0) (Sep 23, 2023 12:44 GMT) | 0.4 5.5 km | Iceland: 5.1 Km N of Grindavík | More | ||
| Sep 23, 2023 11:31 am (GMT +0) (Sep 23, 2023 11:31 GMT) | 0.5 5.9 km | Iceland: 5.6 Km NE of Krýsuvík | More | ||
| Sep 23, 2023 10:52 am (GMT +0) (Sep 23, 2023 10:52 GMT) | 0.5 6.9 km | Iceland: 3.1 Km ESE of Bláfjallaskáli | More | ||
| Sep 23, 2023 10:28 am (GMT +0) (Sep 23, 2023 10:28 GMT) | 0.5 5.5 km | Iceland: 1.4 Km NE of Fagradalsfjall | More | ||
| Sep 23, 2023 9:16 am (GMT +0) (Sep 23, 2023 09:16 GMT) | 0.5 7.3 km | Iceland: 1.2 Km S of Keilir | More | ||
| Sep 23, 2023 8:56 am (GMT +0) (Sep 23, 2023 08:56 GMT) | 0.6 1.1 km | Iceland: 2.1 Km WSW of Þorlákshöfn | More | ||
| Sep 23, 2023 8:39 am (GMT +0) (Sep 23, 2023 08:39 GMT) | 1.0 6.2 km | Iceland: 4.5 Km SE of Skjaldbreið | More | ||
| Sep 23, 2023 8:10 am (GMT +0) (Sep 23, 2023 08:10 GMT) | 0.5 5.8 km | Iceland: 0.6 Km ENE of Fagradalsfjall | More | ||
| Sep 23, 2023 7:44 am (GMT +0) (Sep 23, 2023 07:44 GMT) | 1.2 2.3 km | Iceland: 5.2 Km S of Fagradalsfjall | More | ||
| Sep 23, 2023 7:44 am (GMT +0) (Sep 23, 2023 07:44 GMT) | 1.3 2.4 km | Iceland: 5.5 Km S of Fagradalsfjall | More | ||
| Sep 23, 2023 7:43 am (GMT +0) (Sep 23, 2023 07:43 GMT) | 0.5 6.7 km | Iceland: 0.8 Km NE of Fagradalsfjall | More | ||
| Sep 23, 2023 7:32 am (GMT +0) (Sep 23, 2023 07:32 GMT) | 1.7 4.3 km | Iceland: 5.3 Km SE of Skjaldbreið | More | ||
| Sep 23, 2023 7:01 am (GMT +0) (Sep 23, 2023 07:01 GMT) | 0.4 6.8 km | Iceland: 0.6 Km ENE of Fagradalsfjall | More | ||
| Sep 23, 2023 6:39 am (GMT +0) (Sep 23, 2023 06:39 GMT) | 0.5 2.3 km | Iceland: 6.7 Km S of Fagradalsfjall | More | ||
| Sep 23, 2023 6:21 am (GMT +0) (Sep 23, 2023 06:21 GMT) | 0.4 5.8 km | Iceland: 0.7 Km NE of Fagradalsfjall | More | ||
| Sep 23, 2023 6:14 am (GMT +0) (Sep 23, 2023 06:14 GMT) | 0.5 6.5 km | Iceland: 1.0 Km E of Fagradalsfjall | More | ||
| Sep 23, 2023 6:02 am (GMT +0) (Sep 23, 2023 06:02 GMT) | 0.5 7.4 km | Iceland: 0.7 Km NNE of Fagradalsfjall | More | ||
| Sep 23, 2023 5:59 am (GMT +0) (Sep 23, 2023 05:59 GMT) | 0.8 5.7 km | Iceland: 4.4 Km W of Reykjanestá | More | ||
| Sep 23, 2023 5:58 am (GMT +0) (Sep 23, 2023 05:58 GMT) | 0.7 5.4 km | Iceland: 4.1 Km WNW of Reykjanestá | More | ||
| Sep 23, 2023 5:54 am (GMT +0) (Sep 23, 2023 05:54 GMT) | 0.6 7.3 km | Iceland: 0.4 Km NE of Fagradalsfjall | More | ||
| Sep 23, 2023 5:48 am (GMT +0) (Sep 23, 2023 05:48 GMT) | 0.5 7 km | Iceland: 0.6 Km ENE of Fagradalsfjall | More | ||
| Sep 23, 2023 5:41 am (GMT +0) (Sep 23, 2023 05:41 GMT) | 0.4 7.3 km | Iceland: 1.5 Km NE of Fagradalsfjall | More | ||
| Sep 23, 2023 5:34 am (GMT +0) (Sep 23, 2023 05:34 GMT) | 0.4 6.3 km | Iceland: 1.1 Km E of Fagradalsfjall | More | ||
| Sep 23, 2023 5:32 am (GMT +0) (Sep 23, 2023 05:32 GMT) | 0.9 6.9 km | Iceland: 0.6 Km ENE of Fagradalsfjall | More | ||
| Sep 23, 2023 5:00 am (GMT +0) (Sep 23, 2023 05:00 GMT) | 0.6 4.7 km | Iceland: 4.3 Km NNE of Grindavík | More | ||
| Sep 23, 2023 4:42 am (GMT +0) (Sep 23, 2023 04:42 GMT) | 0.5 6.7 km | Iceland: 0.8 Km NE of Fagradalsfjall | More | ||
| Sep 23, 2023 4:37 am (GMT +0) (Sep 23, 2023 04:37 GMT) | 0.7 9.3 km | Iceland: 5.0 Km SE of Skjaldbreið | More | ||
| Sep 23, 2023 4:13 am (GMT +0) (Sep 23, 2023 04:13 GMT) | 0.5 1.7 km | Iceland: 8.5 Km SE of Skjaldbreið | More | ||
| Sep 23, 2023 4:07 am (GMT +0) (Sep 23, 2023 04:07 GMT) | 0.7 6.3 km | Iceland: 0.9 Km NE of Fagradalsfjall | More | ||
| Sep 23, 2023 3:56 am (GMT +0) (Sep 23, 2023 03:56 GMT) | 0.4 6.4 km | Iceland: 0.8 Km ENE of Fagradalsfjall | More | ||
| Sep 23, 2023 3:53 am (GMT +0) (Sep 23, 2023 03:53 GMT) | 1.0 6.4 km | Iceland: 0.7 Km NE of Fagradalsfjall | More | ||
| Sep 23, 2023 3:38 am (GMT +0) (Sep 23, 2023 03:38 GMT) | 0.7 6.8 km | Iceland: 4.9 Km SE of Skjaldbreið | More | ||
| Sep 23, 2023 3:10 am (GMT +0) (Sep 23, 2023 03:10 GMT) | 1.0 5.7 km | Iceland: 5.0 Km SE of Skjaldbreið | More | ||
| Sep 23, 2023 3:06 am (GMT +0) (Sep 23, 2023 03:06 GMT) | 0.7 6 km | Iceland: 5.5 Km SE of Skjaldbreið | More | ||
| Sep 23, 2023 2:50 am (GMT +0) (Sep 23, 2023 02:50 GMT) | 0.5 5.6 km | Iceland: 5.8 Km SE of Skjaldbreið | More | ||
| Sep 23, 2023 1:27 am (GMT +0) (Sep 23, 2023 01:27 GMT) | 0.4 3.4 km | Iceland: 3.2 Km N of Krýsuvík | More | ||
| Sep 23, 2023 1:20 am (GMT +0) (Sep 23, 2023 01:20 GMT) | 0.6 5.1 km | Iceland: 5.0 Km WSW of Fagradalsfjall | More | ||
| Sep 23, 2023 1:16 am (GMT +0) (Sep 23, 2023 01:16 GMT) | 1.0 8 km | Iceland: 16.1 Km SE of Árnes | More | ||
Estimated combined seismic energy released: 1.8 x 108 joules (50.7 kilowatt hours) | about seismic energy
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Seismic station: Borgarfjordur, Asbjarnarstadir, Iceland (BORG/II network) | Show on map | Station Info
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West Earthquake FAQ
When was the latest earthquake in West?
The last earthquake in West occurred 1 hour and 2 minutes ago: Minor mag. 0.9 earthquake - Iceland: 6.4 Km NNW of Álftavatn on Saturday, Sep 23, 2023 at 11:46 pm (GMT +0).
How many quakes were there in West today?
In the past 24 hours, West, Iceland had 49 quakes up to magnitude 2.1.
What was the strongest quake in West today?
The strongest earthquake in West today occurred 6 hours ago: Weak mag. 2.1 earthquake - Iceland: 26.2 Km ESE of Hveravellir on Saturday, Sep 23, 2023 at 6:32 pm (GMT +0).
