Earthquake measuring 5.2 jolts area close to Reykjanes Ridge on Sept. 19

Published Sep 19, 2026

A 5.2 magnitude quake struck close to Reykjanes Ridge on Saturday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At 20:24 UTC (18:24 local time), a tremor hit the region at a depth of 10 km, with its epicenter of Reykjanes Ridge.

Did you feel it?

Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey