July 4: Earthquake measuring 5.0 rattles region close to Reykjanes Ridge

Published Jul 4, 2026

A 5.0 magnitude quake occurred close to Reykjanes Ridge on Saturday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A tremor jolted the area at 12:34 UTC (10:34 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was of Reykjanes Ridge and occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the quake, you can submit a report via the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey