The U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 5.4 magnitude quake struck close to Höfn Wednesday afternoon.

The tremor jolted the region at 16:46 UTC (16:46 local time). It occurred at a depth of 10 km with the epicenter situated roughly 107 km west-northwest of Höfn.

Did you feel it?

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

Impact and estimated losses

Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage. Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides that might have contributed to losses.

Structure information summary
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are resistant to earthquake shaking, though vulnerable structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building type is unreinforced brick with concrete floor construction.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey