Update: Earthquake of 5.3 magnitude detected close to Akureyri, Iceland on Jan. 31

Published Feb 18, 2026

Around midday Saturday, a 5.3 magnitude quake was reported near Akureyri, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor jolted at 11:54 UTC (11:54 local time), with its epicenter situated about 114 km south of Akureyri and a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey