Oct. 28: Earthquake of 5.2 magnitude detected close to Reykjanes Ridge

Published Oct 28, 2026

A 5.2 magnitude quake jolted near Reykjanes Ridge on Wednesday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor shook at 19:45 UTC (17:45 local time), with its epicenter of Reykjanes Ridge and a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you experienced the earthquake by filling out their Felt Report form.

Tremors past week

Last week, there have been three tremors of magnitude 2.5 or above centered nearby. The biggest, a 5.5 magnitude quake, hit in the same region prior to this quake.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey