M4.1 earthquake — Reykjanes Ridge

An magnitude 4.1 earthquake occurred Reykjanes Ridge on Sep 19, 2026 at 20:24 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.1 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 57.158, -33.481 |
| Time | Sep 19, 20:24 UTC |
| Location | Reykjanes Ridge |
| USGS event ID | us6000txdj |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.3 | 5 km | Sep 19, 20:24 UTC | Reykjanes Ridge |
| M5.3 | 6 km | Sep 20, 00:58 UTC | Reykjanes Ridge |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.