5.0 magnitude earthquake strikes 109 km west-northwest of Höfn, Iceland on September 3, 2024.

On September 3, 2024, a 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck 109 km west-northwest of Höfn, Iceland, at 16:31 GMT, as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake occurred at a depth of 2.5 km. While earthquakes of this magnitude can cause light damage, no tsunami warning has been issued. This event is part of the typical global occurrence of moderate earthquakes, which average around 1,320 annually.

September 03, 2024
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