Earthquake report · M 5.0

M5.0 earthquake · Reykjanes Ridge

USGS · updated Oct 22, 2026, 22:53 UTC

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was recorded on Oct 21, 2026, 9:58 PM (UTC) Reykjanes Ridge at a depth of 10 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 56.84°, -34.20° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 5.0
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Oct 21, 2026, 9:58 PM (UTC)
UTC time: 2026-10-21 21:58
Coordinates: 56.845, -34.202

Updates

M 5.0 - Reykjanes RidgeOct 22, 2026, 22:53 UTC
M 5.0 - Reykjanes RidgeOct 21, 2026, 22:12 UTC

Saved source report · captured Oct 26, 2026, 16:09 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.