Magnitude 3.7 Earthquake Recorded Near Torfajökull

2026-03-13 - 10:16

A shallow earthquake measuring 3.7 in magnitude was recorded near Torfajökull shortly before midday yesterday, according to Icelandic monitoring authorities. As reported by RÚV, the tremor occurred at 11:48 local time in the highland region west of Landmannalaugar. What's the Story? Magnitude 3.7 earthquake recorded at 11:48 yesterday near Torfajökull, west of Landmannalaugar Epicentre measured at a depth of 1.3 km, according to the Icelandic Meteorological Office Fifteen earthquakes of magnitude 3 or greater recorded in the Torfajökull area since 2000; previous 3.7 event in 2018 Photo: Golli. Iceland Review. Seismic activity reported Data from the Icelandic Meteorological Office indicates the earthquake originated at a depth of about 1.3 kilometres, which is considered relatively shallow. Seismic events of this size are not uncommon in the Torfajökull area. Since 2000, monitoring systems have registered 15 earthquakes of magnitude 3 or greater in the region. The largest earthquake previously recorded there during that period also measured magnitude 3.7 and occurred in 2018. Torfajökull lies within Iceland’s central highlands and is known for geothermal activity and volcanic systems beneath the surface. The area sits close to the popular hiking destination of Landmannalaugar, which attracts visitors during the summer months. No damage or disruption has been reported following the earthquake. Further information about earthquakes and volcanic monitoring in Iceland can be found in Iceland Review’s nature section.