Earthquake Swarm Recorded on Reykjanes Ridge

2026-03-24 - 11:33

A series of earthquakes was recorded yesterday along the Reykjanes Ridge, RÚV reports, with more than 100 tremors detected within several hours. According to the Icelandic Meteorological Office, around 120 earthquakes were measured since noon yesterday. What's the Story? Around 120 earthquakes recorded from midday on the Reykjanes Ridge Largest quake magnitude 4.4 at 16:30; strongest in the area since September No indication of volcanic activity, according to the Icelandic Meteorological Office Seismic activity offshore The largest, a magnitude 4.4 event, occurred at 16:30 and is the strongest recorded in the area since September. The seismic activity began approximately 25 kilometres southwest of Eldey. Four earthquakes above magnitude 4 were recorded, while most measured between magnitudes 1 and 2. Additional tremors exceeding magnitude 3 were also detected. Authorities stated there is currently no evidence linking the activity to volcanic processes on the Reykjanes Peninsula. “We are not seeing any volcanic activity,” said Jóhanna Malen Skúladóttir. “Of course, there could be an eruption there, but there is nothing to indicate that right now.” Some of the earthquakes were reportedly felt in populated areas. Similar seismic activity was observed in the same region in February, and monitoring remains ongoing.