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Three-Magnitude Earthquake Reported Near Fagradalsfjall
Seismic activity on the Reykjanes peninsula continues after last year’s eruption, with a magnitude three earthquake reported early this morning by the Icelandic Meteorological Office. [su_pullquote]Who better to ask what’s best in Reykjavík than the people who live here? Every year we…
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Earthquake Update: A Shaky Weekend In The Reykjanes Peninsula
A 3.5 earthquake was detected last night at 1:51, almost eight kilometers northwest of Gjögurtá, Vísir reports. [su_pullquote]If you are coming to Iceland check out our goodie bags that you can order direct to your hotel. Also check out our walking tour…
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RVK Newscast 187: Shaking Like Fokk!
WARNING: CURSE WORDS AHEAD! On this week’s newscast, Valur, the editor-in-chief of the Reykjavík Grapevine, is in Hafnarfjörður to look over all the latest news from Iceland: shakes, politics, and some fairly choice language! Read on for more info and links. Earthquakes…
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Seismic Activity Detected In Geysir
Hundreds of earthquakes were detected on the Reykjanes peninsula yesterday. On May 24th, seismic activity has been detected in other part of Iceland—in particular, in Haukadalsheiði by the northeastern part of Sandfell. [su_pullquote]Are you going to Iceland in the near future? Check out…
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400 Earthquakes Detected In The Last 24 Hours
About 400 earthquakes have been detected in the last 24 hours on the Reykjanes peninsula, RÚV reports. New images of the area that will help to better identify what is going on in the area will be available soon. [su_pullquote]Are you going…
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Magma Collecting, Increased Earthquakes At Reykjanes
There is an increasing amount of magma collecting just northwest of Mt Þorbjörn in Reykjanes, RÚV reports. [su_pullquote]Are you going to Iceland in the near future? Check out all the trips you can order from us! We handpick tours from local companies…
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1,800 Earthquakes Recorded Last Week In Reykjanes Peninsula
Around 1,800 earthquakes were measured on the Reykjanes Peninsula last week. RÚV reports thats Kristín Jónsdóttir, earthquake hazards coordinator at the Icelandic Meteorological Office, said at a conference for Nordic geologists that it should not come as a surprise should there be…
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Strongest Earthquake Since December Detected
Last night, an earthquake was reported at 22:00 in the Reykjanestá area. This is the strongest earthquake in this area since December, RÚV reports. [su_pullquote]What are the Icelandic classics that just stay on the market despite the ever changing world around them?…
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Large Earthquake Detected Near Bárðarbunga
According to the latest data from the Icelandic Met Office, another earthquake has been detected near Bárðarbunga this morning, this one even stronger than the one recorded last month. [su_pullquote]We have been having some awful weather here as of late, so we’re…
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Largest Earthquake Since 2017 Recorded Near Katla Volcano
According to data from the Icelandic Met Office, there were three earthquakes of a magnitude greater than 3.0 last night: a 4.0 at 19:10; a 3.4 at 19:44; and a 3.2 at 20:34. [su_pullquote]Order our new Valentine’s Day box before February 7th…
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Two Earthquakes Over 3.0 Recorded In West Iceland
According to data from the Icelandic Met Office, two earthquakes were detected in Central West Iceland just after midnight last night. [su_pullquote]Order our new Valentine’s Day box before February 7th – click here for details.[/su_pullquote] The first was a 3.7 recorded at…
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Earthquake And Aftershocks Detected Near Bárðarbunga
Data from the Icelandic Met Office shows that an earthquake of a magnitude of 3.2 was detected at 6:51 this morning approximately 1.7 kilometres north of Bárðarbunga. [su_pullquote]Join our High Five Club at either the ‘Secret Handshake’ or ‘Elbow Five’ level, and…
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Three Earthquakes Of A Magnitude Greater Than 3 Detected At Vatnajökull
According to the latest data from the Icelandic Met Office, three earthquakes of a magnitude greater than 3 were detected just over two kilometres away from Vatnjökull, in the mountains near the glacier. [su_pullquote]You can now take walking tours of Reykjavík with…
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Seismic Activity Starting Up Again In Reykjanes
After many months of little to no activity in the area, seismic activity in Reykjanes appears to be acting up again—albeit not to the extent it did in 2019. [su_pullquote]Icelanders give books to their loved ones on Christmas Eve, a charming festive…
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Massive Earthquake Hits Near Hekla Volcano
According to the latest data from the Icelandic Met Office, an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 struck some 1.5km west-south-west of Vatnafjöll, near the Hekla volcano, at 13:21 today. [su_pullquote]Win a box of Icelandic Christmas goodies—and a branch of a Christmas…
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Earthquake Near Hveragerði
An earthquake measuring 3.3 in magnitude occurred near the town Hveragerði last night at half past one, reports RÚV. The Icelandic Met Office’s measurements show that the tremor happened on a popular hiking trail in Reykjadalur, about four kilometers northwest of Hveragerði,…
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Earthquakes Detected Around Keilir This Morning
According to Vísir, earthquakes have shook Keilir early this morning. They were measured at 3.3 and 3.0 magnitudes and felt in many places near Keilir. [su_pullquote]The next issue of Reykjavík Grapevine is out on October 8! Get it sent to your door…
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Seismic Activity Increasing In Reykjanes Peninsula
Tremors from a magnitude 3.7 earthquake were felt in the capital area and through Borgarnes at 1:52 last night, RÚV reports. This follows a 3.5 magnitude earthquake that was also felt in Reykjavík at 11:05 yesterday. Both quakes originated in the Reykjanes…
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Magnitude 3.1 Earthquake Hits Near Hellisheiði Geothermal Plant
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit just three kilometres north of the Hellisheiði Geothermal Power Plant around 22:49 yesterday evening. Several aftershocks were recorded after the initial quake, the highest of which reached magnitude 2. The quake was felt from the town of…
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Reykjanes Is Rumbling Again
After a rough few weeks of earthquakes at the beginning of the year right before the eruption in Geldingadalur, many people were shaken again after feeling the latest occurrence. On Monday evening around half past 9, an earthquake was felt in the…
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No Indication That The Eruption Will Stop Any Time Soon
In an interview with RÚV, Kristín Jónsdóttir, earthquake hazards coordinator at the Icelandic Met Office, says that despite changes in volcanic activity, there are no signs that the eruption is ending in Geildingadalur. The eruption site is closed to the public today…
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Earthquake Strikes East Of Reykjavík
An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.8 struck 11:37 Icelandic time 2.7km from Eiturhól, near Nesjavellir. The quake was reportedly 6.2km beneath the surface. The quake was felt throughout the greater Reykjavík area, as far north as Akranes, and as far south…
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A Magnitude 4.1 Earthquake Was Felt In Reykjavík Last Night
At around 23:05 last night, there was a magnitude 4.1 earthquake detected about five kilometres northeast of Grindavík. This was announced in a statement from the Icelandic Meteorological Office. This is the largest earthquake that has been detected on the Reykjanes peninsula…