Earthquake hits area near Reykjanes Ridge: 5.0 magnitude recorded on July 4

Published Jul 4, 2026

A 5.0 magnitude quake jolted near Reykjanes Ridge on Saturday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The tremor, which shook the region at 12:42 UTC (10:42 local time), was centered of Reykjanes Ridge. It occurred at a depth of 10 km.

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Source: The U.S. Geological Survey