Update: Seismic activity on Oct. 21 – 5.0 magnitude earthquake close to Reykjanes Ridge recorded

Published Oct 23, 2026

A 5.0 magnitude quake struck close to Reykjanes Ridge on Wednesday evening, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The USGS reported a tremor in the region at 21:58 UTC (19:58 local time). The epicenter was of Reykjanes Ridge, at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the earthquake, you can submit a report through the USGS Felt Report form.

Two quakes closeby last week

In the past week, the area has experienced two earthquakes exceeding magnitude 2.5, both centered in the same area. The larger, a 5.3 magnitude event, was detected prior to this quake, while the other, at magnitude 5.0, jolted on Oct. 21.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey