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Automatic snapshots of the status, logged when it materially changes — at most once every 2 hours, unless a new M≥4.0 quake overrides the wait.
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2026-09-11 18:15:02 UTC
The largest earthquake of the past 48 hours was M2.737965 on Tjörnes and in North Iceland, with overall activity across the country increasing to 129 earthquakes in total, including 80 in the last 24 hours, which is above average. Increased microseismic frequency is detected at Grímsvötn and Ljósufjöll alongside continued rapid deformation due to magma accumulation at Reykjanes and Svartsengi, where three earthquakes were recorded within 10 km of Grindavík and three within 20 km of Reykjavík. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was recorded on 12 June 2026 — neutral analogy, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-11 15:05:03 UTC
The largest earthquake of the past 48 hours was M2.737965 on Tjörnes and in North Iceland, with overall activity across the country increasing to 129 earthquakes in total, including 80 in the last 24 hours, which is above average. Increased microseismic frequency is detected at Grímsvötn and Ljósufjöll alongside continued rapid deformation due to magma accumulation at Reykjanes and Svartsengi, where three earthquakes were recorded within 10 km of Grindavík and three within 20 km of Reykjavík. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was recorded on 12 June 2026 — neutral analogy, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-11 12:45:02 UTC
The largest earthquake of the last two days measured M2.737965 on the Tjörnes Fracture Zone and North Iceland, with a total of 125 earthquakes recorded across the country during the period, representing above-average and stable activity between days. Increased frequency of micro-earthquakes is detected at Grímsvötn and Ljósufjöll, while magma accumulation continues with rapid deformation at Reykjanes and Svartsengi where three earthquakes were measured within 10 km of Grindavík, alongside four within 20 km of Reykjavík. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was recorded on June 12, 2026 — neutral comparison, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-11 10:45:02 UTC
The largest earthquake over the past 48 hours measured M2.737965 on the Tjörnes fracture zone, with a total of 131 earthquakes recorded across the country during this period, representing above-average overall activity. Earthquakes within 20 km of Reykjavík have decreased to four, increased frequency of micro-earthquakes continues at Grímsvötn, and magma accumulation with rapid deformation persists at Svartsengi alongside three earthquakes within 10 km of Grindavík. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was recorded on 12 June 2026 — neutral comparison, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-11 01:35:02 UTC
Six earthquakes have been recorded within 20 km of Reykjavík in the last 48 hours, with a total of 136 earthquakes detected nationwide during the period, representing above-average overall activity. The largest earthquake measured M2.737965 in Tjörnes, elevated microseismic frequency continues at Grímsvötn, and rapid deformation and magma accumulation persist at Svartsengi alongside three earthquakes within 10 km of Grindavík. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was recorded on 12 June 2026 — a neutral analogy, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-10 19:05:02 UTC
Five earthquakes have been measured within 20 km of Reykjavík in the past 48 hours, while overall activity across the country continues to decline with 33 earthquakes in the last 24 hours out of 139 in total, which is below average. The largest earthquake measured M2.547568, none reached M3.0, and one was recorded within 10 km of Grindavík alongside ongoing rapid deformation and magma accumulation at Svartsengi, in addition to scattered micro-earthquake activity at Katla (where uplift measures 46 mm/year) and Öræfajökull. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was recorded on 28 September 1998 — a neutral comparison, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-10 08:15:02 UTC
Five earthquakes have been detected within 20 km of Reykjavík over the past 48 hours, with overall activity across the country continuing to decrease, as 46 earthquakes were recorded in the last 24 hours out of 153 in total, which is below average. No earthquake reached M3.0, the largest measured M2.547568, and two earthquakes occurred within 10 km of Grindavík, alongside ongoing rapid deformation due to magma accumulation at Svartsengi and scattered micro-activity at Katla and Öræfajökull. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was recorded on 28 September 1998 — a neutral comparison, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-10 06:10:04 UTC
Five earthquakes have been recorded within 10 km of Grindavík over the last 48 hours, with total activity across the country now at 189 quakes, 76 of which occurred in the past 24 hours, remaining above average. The largest earthquake measured M2.547568 with none reaching M3.0, while rapid deformation due to magma accumulation continues at Svartsengi alongside scattered activity in Katla and Öræfajökull. By comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was recorded on September 30, 1998 — a neutral comparison, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-10 01:30:02 UTC
Five earthquakes have been measured within 10 km of Grindavík over the last 48 hours, while overall activity across the country stands at 194 earthquakes and remains above average with 85 earthquakes in the past 24 hours. The largest earthquake was measured at M2.547568, and among active systems, an increased rate of dispersed activity is observed at Grímsvötn alongside ongoing rapid deformation due to magma accumulation at Svartsengi and steady dispersed activity at Katla. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was observed on 30 September 1998 — a neutral analogy, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-09 23:30:02 UTC
Five earthquakes have been detected within 10 km of Grindavík over the past 48 hours out of 206 nationwide, with 99 occurring in the last 24 hours indicating ongoing above-average overall activity, and the largest earthquake measured M2.547568. Increased frequency of scattered micro-earthquakes is detected at Grímsvötn and Torfajökull, while magma accumulation and rapid deformation continue to characterize the situation at Svartsengi and Reykjanes. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was recorded on September 3, 2022 — neutral analogy, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-09 21:25:02 UTC
Five earthquakes have been measured within 10 km of Grindavík in the last 48 hours out of 208 nationwide, including 103 in the past 24 hours indicating overall activity above average, with the largest earthquake measuring M2.547568. Scattered microseismic activity shows increased frequency at Grímsvötn and Torfajökull, while magma accumulation and rapid deformation continue at Reykjanes and Svartsengi alongside two micro-earthquakes in the last 24 hours. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was measured on September 3, 2022 — neutral comparison, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-09 19:25:01 UTC
Within 10 km of Grindavík, five earthquakes have been detected in the last 48 hours out of 203 nationwide, including 105 in the past 24 hours, with overall activity remaining above average and the largest earthquake measuring M2.547568. An increased frequency of scattered microseisms continues at Grímsvötn and Torfajökull, while rapid deformation and magma accumulation persist at Reykjanes and Svartsengi with two minor earthquakes in the past 24 hours. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was recorded on September 3, 2022 — a neutral analogy, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-09 15:50:02 UTC
Within 10 km of Grindavík, five earthquakes have been detected in the last 48 hours, with the nationwide total reaching 203, including 110 in the past 24 hours, and overall activity remains above average with the largest earthquake measuring M2.547568. An increased frequency of scattered micro-earthquakes continues at Torfajökull and Grímsvötn, while rapid deformation and magma accumulation persist alongside scattered activity at Reykjanes and Svartsengi. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was recorded on 30 September 1998 — a neutral analogy, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-09 08:50:02 UTC
Within 10 km of Grindavík, five earthquakes have been detected in the past 48 hours out of 196 nationwide, with overall activity above average and the largest measuring M2.547568. Increased frequency of scattered micro-earthquakes is observed at Torfajökull and Grímsvötn, while rapid deformation and magma accumulation continue with scattered activity at Reykjanes and Svartsengi. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was measured on September 29, 1998 — neutral analogy, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-09 06:50:02 UTC
Five earthquakes have been measured within 10 km of Grindavík over the last 48 hours out of 167 across the country, with overall activity increasing and remaining above average, including 107 earthquakes in the past 24 hours and the largest measuring M2.488064. Rapid deformation due to magma accumulation continues near Reykjanes and Svartsengi, along with increased earthquake frequency on the Reykjanes Ridge and at Torfajökull. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was recorded on 11 February 2022 — a neutral comparison, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-09 04:35:02 UTC
Five earthquakes have been detected within 10 km of Grindavík in the last 48 hours out of a total of 163 nationwide, with increasing overall activity above average as 107 earthquakes occurred in the past 24 hours, the largest measuring M2.488064. Rapid deformation due to magma accumulation continues at Reykjanes and Svartsengi alongside scattered activity, while increased frequency characterizes both Torfajökull and the Reykjanes Ridge. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was recorded on 11 February 2022 — a neutral analogy, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-09 02:30:03 UTC
Six earthquakes have been recorded within 20 km of Reykjavík in the last 48 hours, with a total of 157 earthquakes detected across the country during the period (including 106 in the last 24 hours, indicating increasing overall activity above average), the largest measuring M2.488064. Increased frequency characterizes the Reykjanes Ridge alongside ongoing rapid deformation due to magma accumulation at Svartsengi and dispersed activity at Katla, with four earthquakes located within 10 km of Grindavík. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was recorded on September 13, 2025 — neutral comparison, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-09 00:30:03 UTC
Five earthquakes have been detected within 20 km of Reykjavík in the past 48 hours, while overall activity across the country is increasing with 108 of 153 quakes occurring in the last 24 hours, remaining well above average (largest M2.973158). Increased frequency characterizes the Reykjanes Ridge (largest M2.4), alongside ongoing rapid deformation and magma accumulation at Svartsengi and scattered micro-earthquake activity in Katla. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was recorded on 13 September 2025 — neutral analogy, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-08 22:30:03 UTC
Within 20 km of Reykjavík, five earthquakes have been recorded over the past 48 hours, while overall activity across the country is above average and continues to increase, with 106 of 149 earthquakes occurring in the last 24 hours (largest M2.973158). Increased frequency characterizes the Reykjanes Ridge (largest M2.4), while rapid deformation and magma accumulation continue at Svartsengi alongside scattered activity in Katla. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was recorded on February 11, 2022 — a neutral comparison, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-08 20:30:03 UTC
Five earthquakes have been measured within 20 km of Reykjavík in the last 48 hours, while overall activity across the country continues to increase with 105 of 150 earthquakes occurring in the last 24 hours (largest M2.973158). Increased frequency characterizes both Torfajökull and the Reykjanes Ridge (largest M2.4), while rapid deformation and magma accumulation continue at Svartsengi with four earthquakes within 10 km of Grindavík. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was measured on 11 February 2022 — a neutral analogy, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-08 11:00:02 UTC
Within 20 km of Reykjavík, five earthquakes have been detected over the past two days, while overall activity across the country is above average and increasing, with 98 of 142 earthquakes occurring in the last 24 hours (largest M2.973158 in other areas). Increased frequency characterizes the Reykjanes Ridge (largest M2.4), rapid deformation and magma accumulation continue at Svartsengi with four earthquakes within 10 km of Grindavík, and scattered activity is detected at Katla. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was recorded on 20 April 2024 — a neutral comparison, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-08 01:05:02 UTC
The largest event in the past 48 hours measured M3.0 (M2.973158) outside the main volcanic systems, with the nationwide total now at 120 earthquakes and activity remaining steady from day to day, slightly above average. Increased micro-earthquake frequency continues at Ljósufjöll along with rapid deformation, magma accumulation, and dispersed activity at Svartsengi, where three earthquakes were detected within 10 km of Grindavík, alongside three within 20 km of Reykjavík. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was recorded on April 20, 2024 — neutral analogy, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-07 23:05:02 UTC
Six earthquakes have been detected within 10 km of Grindavík over the past 48 hours, while a total of 141 earthquakes were recorded across the country, with overall activity continuing to decrease with 43 events in the last 24 hours. Magma accumulation continues alongside rapid deformation at Svartsengi, increased micro-earthquake frequency is observed in Ljósufjöll, and the largest earthquake measured M3.024654. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was recorded on 25 February 2011 — neutral analogy, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-07 20:20:02 UTC
Six earthquakes have been recorded within 10 km of Grindavík in the last 48 hours, while overall activity across the country continues to decline with 142 earthquakes over the last 48 hours, of which 44 occurred in the last 24 hours and three within 20 km of Reykjavík. Magma accumulation continues alongside rapid deformation and dispersed activity at Svartsengi, increased frequency of micro-earthquakes is detected in Ljósufjöll, and dispersed activity in Katla, with the largest earthquake measuring M3.024654. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was recorded on 25 February 2011 — a neutral analogy, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-07 12:25:02 UTC
Seven earthquakes have been measured within 10 km of Grindavík over the past 48 hours, with 156 earthquakes in total nationwide as overall activity continues to decline with 44 events in the last 24 hours. Magma accumulation continues at Svartsengi alongside rapid deformation and scattered activity, while an increased frequency of small earthquakes is detected in Ljósufjöll and scattered activity in Katla, with the period's largest earthquake measuring M3.024654. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was recorded on 25 February 2011 — neutral analogy, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-07 10:25:02 UTC
Eight earthquakes have been detected within 10 km of Grindavík in the last 48 hours, while overall activity across the country continues to decrease with 169 earthquakes during the period and one over magnitude three (M3.0) in another area. Micro-deformation due to magma accumulation is still detected at Svartsengi alongside diffuse activity there and in Katla, with overall activity in the country remaining near average. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes peninsula was measured on 25 February 2011 and did not lead to an eruption — neutral comparison, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-07 03:55:02 UTC
Nine earthquakes have been detected within 10 km of Grindavík over the last two days, but overall activity across the country is decreasing with 173 earthquakes during the period and one over magnitude three in another area. Rapid deformation due to magma accumulation continues at Svartsengi alongside diffuse activity there and in Katla, while activity at Prestahnúkur, which was previously above average, has subsided. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes peninsula was measured on 24 February 2011 and did not lead to an eruption — neutral comparison, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-06 20:20:02 UTC
Within 10 km of Grindavík, 12 earthquakes have been detected over the past 48 hours, but overall activity across the country is decreasing, with 229 earthquakes during the period and one exceeding magnitude three, which was measured in another area. Rapid deformation due to magma accumulation continues at Svartsengi, alongside scattered activity there, in Bárðarbunga, and in Katla, where land uplift is measured at approximately 34 mm per year. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes peninsula was measured on 24 February 2011 and did not lead to an eruption — neutral analogy, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-06 17:20:02 UTC
Within 10 km of Grindavík, 14 earthquakes have been detected over the last 48 hours, but overall activity across the country is decreasing with 302 earthquakes during the period, including two over magnitude three. The most activity above average is in Brennisteinsfjöll where increased frequency is detected with 18 earthquakes during the last 24 hours and the largest earthquake at M3.0, while minor deformation due to magma accumulation continues at Svartsengi and negligible activity is measured in Katla. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes peninsula was measured on February 25, 2011, and did not lead to an eruption — neutral comparison, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-06 15:20:02 UTC
Within 10 km of Grindavík, 14 earthquakes have been detected over the last 48 hours, while overall activity across the country is decreasing with 302 earthquakes during the period, including two over magnitude three, the largest of which measured M3.0 on the Reykjanes peninsula. The highest activity is in Brennisteinsfjöll, where increased frequency is detected with 22 earthquakes in the last 24 hours, while minor deformation due to magma accumulation continues at Svartsengi and diffuse activity is measured in Katla. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes peninsula was measured on February 25, 2011 and did not lead to an eruption — neutral comparison, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-06 11:00:02 UTC
Within 10 km of Grindavík, 14 earthquakes have been detected over the last 48 hours, but overall activity across the country is decreasing with 307 earthquakes during the period, including two over magnitude three, the largest of which measured M3.0 on the Reykjanes peninsula. The greatest activity is in Brennisteinsfjöll where an increased frequency is detected with 30 earthquakes in the last 24 hours, while minor deformation due to magma accumulation continues at Svartsengi alongside scattered activity there and in Bárðarbunga. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes peninsula was measured on 25 February 2011 — neutral comparison, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-06 07:45:02 UTC
Within 10 km of Grindavík, 14 earthquakes have been detected over the last 48 hours, but overall activity across the country is decreasing with 298 earthquakes during the period, including one over magnitude three, M3.0 on the Reykjanes peninsula. The highest activity is in Brennisteinsfjöll where increased frequency is detected with 30 earthquakes in the last 24 hours, while minor deformation due to magma accumulation continues at Svartsengi alongside scattered activity there and in Bárðarbunga. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes peninsula was measured on February 25, 2011 — neutral analogy, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-06 05:45:02 UTC
Within 10 km of Grindavík, 11 earthquakes have been detected over the last 48 hours, out of a total of 299 earthquakes nationwide, with the largest measuring magnitude 3.0 on the Reykjanes peninsula. The highest activity is in Brennisteinsfjöll where elevated frequency is detected with 56 earthquakes during the last 24 hours, while elevated frequency is also measured on the Kolbeinsey ridge and minor deformation due to magma accumulation continues at Svartsengi. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes peninsula was measured on 25 February 2011 — neutral comparison, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-06 03:15:02 UTC
Within 10 km of Grindavík, 11 earthquakes have been detected over the past 48 hours, with a total of 300 earthquakes recorded nationwide where overall activity remains above average and the largest earthquake measured magnitude 3.0 on the Reykjanes peninsula. The highest activity is in Brennisteinsfjöll where increased frequency is detected with 62 earthquakes during the last 24 hours, while increased frequency is also measured on the Kolbeinsey ridge and minor deformation due to magma accumulation continues at Svartsengi. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes peninsula was measured on 25 February 2011 — neutral comparison, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-05 23:20:03 UTC
Within 10 km of Grindavík, 11 earthquakes have been detected over the last 48 hours, with a total of 299 earthquakes recorded nationwide where overall activity remains well above average and the largest earthquake measured magnitude 3.0 on the Reykjanes peninsula. The highest activity is in Brennisteinsfjöll where elevated frequency is detected with 78 earthquakes during the last 24 hours, while elevated frequency is also measured on the Kolbeinsey ridge and rapid deformation due to magma accumulation continues at Svartsengi. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes peninsula was measured on 25 February 2011 — neutral analogy, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-05 21:15:03 UTC
Within 10 km of Grindavík, 11 earthquakes have been detected over the last 48 hours, while overall activity across the country remains above average with 279 earthquakes, as activity has increased in Brennisteinsfjöll with 93 earthquakes during the last 24 hours, including the largest earthquake of the period which measured magnitude 3.0. Rapid deformation due to magma accumulation continues to be detected at Svartsengi, alongside increased earthquake frequency on the Kolbeinsey Ridge. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes peninsula was measured on September 4, 2022 — neutral analogy, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-05 19:15:02 UTC
Within 10 km of Grindavík, 12 earthquakes have been detected over the last 48 hours, while overall activity across the country is increasing with 284 earthquakes, which is considerably above average. Swarm activity above average continues in Brennisteinsfjöll where 112 earthquakes were detected during the last 24 hours, including the largest earthquake of the period on the Reykjanes peninsula which was magnitude 3.0, alongside rapid deformation due to magma accumulation at Svartsengi and increased earthquake frequency on the Kolbeinsey ridge. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes peninsula was measured on 4 September 2022 — neutral comparison, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-05 16:50:03 UTC
Within 10 km of Grindavík, 11 earthquakes have been detected in the last 48 hours, while overall activity across the country is increasing with 277 earthquakes, which is well above average. Earthquake activity above average is ongoing in Brennisteinsfjöll, where 126 earthquakes were detected in the last 24 hours, including the largest earthquake of the period on the Reykjanes peninsula measuring magnitude 3.0, alongside rapid deformation due to magma accumulation at Svartsengi and increased earthquake frequency on the Kolbeinsey Ridge. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes peninsula was measured on September 4, 2022 — neutral analogy, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-05 12:10:02 UTC
Ten earthquakes have been detected within 10 km of Grindavík over the past 48 hours, while overall activity across the country is increasing with 285 earthquakes in total, measuring well above average. An earthquake swarm with increased frequency is ongoing in Brennisteinsfjöll, where 114 earthquakes were detected during the last 24 hours, including the largest earthquake of the period at magnitude 3.0, alongside ongoing micro-deformation due to magma accumulation at Svartsengi and increased activity on the Kolbeinsey Ridge. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was measured on September 18, 2025 — neutral analogy, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-05 09:35:03 UTC
Eight earthquakes have been detected within 10 km of Grindavík in the last 48 hours, while overall activity across the country is increasing with 281 earthquakes in total, the largest of which measured magnitude 3.0 on the Reykjanes peninsula. Earthquake activity above average continues in Brennisteinsfjöll, where earthquakes have increased to 107 in the last 24 hours, alongside rapid deformation due to magma accumulation at Svartsengi and scattered activity at Katla. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes peninsula was measured on August 22, 2025 — a neutral comparison, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-05 07:35:03 UTC
Eight earthquakes have been detected within 10 km of Grindavík in the last 48 hours, while overall activity across the country is increasing with 266 earthquakes in total, the largest of which measured magnitude 3.0 on the Reykjanes peninsula. Earthquake activity above average levels continues in Brennisteinsfjöll, where 92 earthquakes were detected during the last 24 hours, alongside rapid deformation due to magma accumulation at Svartsengi and scattered activity at Katla. For comparison, a similar situation was observed on the Reykjanes peninsula on August 22, 2025 — a neutral comparison, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-05 05:35:02 UTC
Eight earthquakes have been detected within 10 km of Grindavík over the last 48 hours, but overall activity across the country is increasing with 247 earthquakes in total, the largest of which measured magnitude 3.0 on the Reykjanes peninsula. Earthquake activity is above average in Brennisteinsfjöll with 82 earthquakes detected during the last 24 hours, while rapid deformation due to magma accumulation continues at Svartsengi and increased activity is measured at Torfajökull. For comparison, a similar situation was observed on the Reykjanes peninsula on August 22, 2025 — neutral analogy, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-05 03:30:03 UTC
Seven earthquakes have been detected within 10 km of Grindavík over the last 48 hours, while overall activity across the country is increasing with 223 earthquakes in total, which is significantly above average. Earthquake frequency above average is detected in Brennisteinsfjöll where 67 earthquakes were recorded during the last 24 hours, with the largest measuring magnitude 3.0, while minor deformation due to magma accumulation continues at Svartsengi and increased earthquake frequency is detected at Torfajökull. For comparison, a similar situation was observed on the Reykjanes peninsula on August 22, 2025 — neutral analogy, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-04 22:20:02 UTC
Five earthquakes have been detected within 10 km of Grindavík in the last 48 hours, while overall activity across the country is increasing with 199 earthquakes in total, which is above average. Earthquake frequency above average is detected in Brennisteinsfjöll where 49 earthquakes were measured in the last 24 hours, the largest of which was magnitude M3.0, while minor deformation due to magma accumulation continues at Svartsengi and increased earthquake frequency is measured at Torfajökull. For comparison, a similar situation was observed on the Reykjanes Peninsula on September 13, 2025 — neutral analogy, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-04 20:20:02 UTC
Five earthquakes have been detected within 20 km of Reykjavík in the last 48 hours, out of a total of 167 earthquakes nationwide, with overall activity remaining above average. Swarm activity continues above average in Brennisteinsfjöll with 33 earthquakes in the last 24 hours, including the largest event of the period at M3.0, while minor deformation due to magma accumulation continues at Svartsengi where three earthquakes were detected, and four within 10 km of Grindavík. For comparison, a similar situation was observed on the Reykjanes peninsula on September 13, 2025 — a neutral analogy, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-04 18:15:03 UTC
Overall activity across the country is increasing, with 84 earthquakes in the last 24 hours out of 138 in total over the last two days, which represents more activity than on 64% of days in the last two years. Swarm activity above average continues to be measured in Brennisteinsfjöll with 28 earthquakes, and increased frequency is detected in Torfajökull, while micro-deformation due to magma accumulation continues at Svartsengi, where four earthquakes were measured within 10 km of Grindavík. For comparison, a similar situation was measured on the Reykjanes peninsula on 13 May 2025 and did not lead to an eruption — a neutral comparison, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-04 16:15:02 UTC
Overall activity across the country is increasing, with 86 earthquakes in the last 24 hours out of 137 in total over the last two days, which represents more activity than on 65% of days in the last two years. Earthquake activity above average continues to be measured in Brennisteinsfjöll with 30 earthquakes, and increased frequency is observed in Torfajökull, while rapid deformation due to magma accumulation continues at Svartsengi where four earthquakes were detected within 10 km of Grindavík. For comparison, a similar situation was measured on the Reykjanes peninsula on May 13, 2025, and did not lead to an eruption — a neutral comparison, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-04 11:20:05 UTC
An earthquake of magnitude 3.3 was detected in another area during the last 48 hours, with a total of 181 earthquakes measured nationwide as overall activity increases with 116 earthquakes in the past 24 hours. Earthquake activity above average continues in Brennisteinsfjöll with 38 earthquakes and increased activity is detected in Torfajökull, while minor deformation due to magma accumulation continues at Svartsengi where four earthquakes were detected within 10 km of Grindavík. For comparison, a similar situation was measured on the Reykjanes peninsula on July 13, 2025, and did not lead to an eruption — neutral comparison, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-04 09:20:05 UTC
An earthquake of magnitude 3.3 was detected in other areas during the last 48 hours, while overall activity across the country is increasing with 171 earthquakes during the period, including two within 20 km of Reykjavík and three within 10 km of Grindavík. Earthquake frequency remains above average in Brennisteinsfjöll with 39 earthquakes in the last 24 hours, and increased activity is also measured in Torfajökull, while rapid deformation due to magma accumulation continues at Svartsengi. For comparison, a similar situation was measured on the Reykjanes peninsula on July 12, 2025 — neutral comparison, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-04 00:10:05 UTC
An earthquake of magnitude 3.3 was detected in other areas over the last 48 hours, while overall activity across the country is increasing with 176 earthquakes during the period, including two within 20 km of Reykjavík and three within 10 km of Grindavík. Earthquake frequency remains above average in Brennisteinsfjöll with 39 earthquakes in the last 24 hours, and increased activity is also detected in Torfajökull, while micro-deformation due to magma accumulation continues at Svartsengi. For comparison, a similar situation was observed on the Reykjanes peninsula on July 12, 2025 — neutral analogy, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-03 21:40:06 UTC
Eight earthquakes have been detected within 10 km of Grindavík in the last 48 hours, out of a total of 200 earthquakes detected nationwide during this period, the largest of which was magnitude 3.3 in other areas. Earthquake activity above average is measured in Brennisteinsfjöll with 33 earthquakes in the last 24 hours, and increased frequency is also observed in Torfajökull, in addition to land uplift measured at Katla at 27 mm per year. For comparison, a similar situation was measured on the Reykjanes peninsula on July 13, 2025 — a neutral comparison, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-03 17:00:05 UTC
Seven earthquakes have been detected within 10 km of Grindavík over the last 48 hours, out of a total of 202 earthquakes nationwide, the largest of which was magnitude 2.3 in other areas. Alongside rapid deformation due to magma accumulation at Svartsengi, increased swarm activity above average levels continues in Brennisteinsfjöll and at Torfajökull where activity is diffuse. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes peninsula was measured on July 13, 2025 — neutral analogy, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-03 12:00:05 UTC
Eight earthquakes have been detected within 10 km of Grindavík over the last 48 hours, but overall activity across the country is decreasing with 204 earthquakes detected during the period, the largest of which measured magnitude 2.4. Minor deformation due to magma accumulation continues to be detected at Svartsengi with one earthquake in the last 24 hours, alongside scattered activity at Öræfajökull and Bárðarbunga. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes peninsula was detected on July 8, 2025 — neutral analogy, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-03 04:05:05 UTC
Nine earthquakes were detected within 10 km of Grindavík over the last two days, but overall activity across the country is decreasing, with 206 earthquakes recorded during the period, the largest of which measured magnitude 2.4. On the Reykjanes peninsula, minor deformation due to magma accumulation continues at Svartsengi with one earthquake detected in the last 24 hours, alongside diffuse activity at Bárðarbunga and Öræfajökull. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes peninsula was measured on July 8, 2025 — a neutral comparison, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-03 00:20:05 UTC
Within 10 km of Grindavík, 11 earthquakes have been detected in the last 48 hours, while overall activity across the country is decreasing with 229 earthquakes during the period and none over magnitude 3.0. On the Reykjanes peninsula, minor deformation due to magma accumulation continues near Svartsengi with three earthquakes in the last 24 hours, in addition to scattered activity at Bárðarbunga and Öræfajökull. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes peninsula was measured on July 8, 2025 — a neutral comparison, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-02 22:15:05 UTC
Within 10 km of Grindavík, 11 earthquakes have been detected in the last 48 hours, while overall activity across the country is decreasing with 241 earthquakes during the period and none over magnitude three. On the Reykjanes peninsula, minor deformation due to magma accumulation at Svartsengi continues with three earthquakes in the last 24 hours, alongside scattered activity at Bárðarbunga and Öræfajökull. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes peninsula was measured on July 8, 2025 — neutral analogy, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-02 20:15:05 UTC
Within 10 km of Grindavík, 14 earthquakes have been detected over the last 48 hours, while overall activity across the country is decreasing with 255 earthquakes during the period, which remains above average. The largest earthquake measured magnitude 3.5 near Bárðarbunga where activity is diffuse, while minor deformation due to magma accumulation continues to be measured on the Reykjanes peninsula near Svartsengi with five earthquakes in the last 24 hours. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes peninsula was measured on July 13, 2025 — neutral analogy, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-02 18:15:05 UTC
Fifteen earthquakes have been detected within 10 km of Grindavík in the last 48 hours, out of a total of 260 earthquakes nationwide, the largest of which was magnitude 3.5 at Bárðarbunga. Overall activity in the country remains above average and diffuse, with ongoing rapid deformation due to magma accumulation at Svartsengi, where six earthquakes were detected in the last 24 hours. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes peninsula was measured on July 13, 2025 — a neutral comparison, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-02 14:50:06 UTC
Sixteen earthquakes have been measured within 10 km of Grindavík in the last 48 hours, out of a total of 263 earthquakes nationwide, with the largest event measuring magnitude 3.5 near Bárðarbunga. Overall activity across the country remains well above average, characterized by increased swarm activity on the Reykjanes Ridge and ongoing rapid deformation due to magma accumulation at Svartsengi. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was measured on July 13, 2025 — neutral comparison, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-01 20:00:07 UTC
Sixteen earthquakes have been detected within 10 km of Grindavík over the last two days, while a total of 286 earthquakes were measured across the country, the largest being magnitude 3.5 at Bárðarbunga where ongoing land uplift is measured at approximately 40 mm per year. Overall activity in the country is considerably above average, with increased swarm activity on the Reykjanes Ridge and ongoing rapid deformation due to magma accumulation at Svartsengi. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was measured on July 13, 2025 — a neutral comparison, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-01 15:20:07 UTC
Ten earthquakes have been detected within 10 km of Grindavík in the last 48 hours, out of a total of 288 earthquakes nationwide, the largest of which was magnitude 3.5 in Vatnajökull. Earthquake activity above average is currently detected in Katla with 20 earthquakes in the last 24 hours and on the Reykjanes Ridge, while ongoing micro-deformation and magma accumulation accompany activity on the Reykjanes Peninsula. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was measured on July 13, 2025 — a neutral analogy, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-01 13:20:05 UTC
Nine earthquakes have been detected within 10 km of Grindavík in the last 48 hours, out of a total of 278 earthquakes nationwide where overall activity remains above average and the largest event was M3.5 in Vatnajökull. Earthquake activity above average is currently detected in Katla with 19 earthquakes in the last 24 hours and in Eyjafjarðaráll with six earthquakes, alongside ongoing rapid deformation and magma accumulation at Svartsengi where five earthquakes were detected. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes peninsula was measured on August 6, 2025 — a neutral analogy, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-01 11:20:05 UTC
Eight earthquakes have been detected within 10 km of Grindavík in the last 48 hours, out of a total of 289 earthquakes nationwide, where two were over magnitude three and the largest measured 4.4 in other areas. Overall activity in the country remains well above average, with increased swarm activity detected at Grímsvötn and in Eyjafjarðaráll, alongside ongoing rapid deformation and magma accumulation at Svartsengi. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes peninsula was measured on August 6, 2025 — a neutral analogy, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-01 09:15:05 UTC
Nine earthquakes have been detected within 10 km of Grindavík in the last 48 hours, out of a total of 337 earthquakes nationwide, the largest of which was magnitude 4.4. Overall activity in the country is stable between days and well above average, with increased swarm activity at Prestahnúkur and Grímsvötn alongside ongoing rapid deformation and magma accumulation at Svartsengi. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes peninsula was measured on August 6, 2025 — a neutral comparison, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-01 05:15:05 UTC
Nine earthquakes have been detected within 10 km of Grindavík in the last 48 hours, out of a total of 338 earthquakes nationwide, with the largest measuring magnitude 4.4 in another area. Overall activity across the country is well above average and stable between days, with increased swarm activity now detected at both Katla and Grímsvötn alongside ongoing rapid deformation due to magma accumulation at Svartsengi. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes peninsula was measured on August 6, 2025 — a neutral analogy, not a forecast.
Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-09-01 02:45:06 UTC
Nine earthquakes have been recorded within 10 km of Grindavík in the past two days, while overall seismic activity nationwide is now significantly above average. Swarm activity has increased at Prestahnúkur and Grímsvötn, scattered activity is observed on the Reykjanes Ridge, and minor deformation due to magma accumulation is detected at Svartsengi. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was recorded on August 6, 2025, but no outcome is known — neutral analogy, not a forecast. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-31 20:05:04 UTC
Ten earthquakes have been recorded within 10 km of Grindavík over the past two days, while overall seismic activity in the country is now significantly above average. Swarm activity has increased at Grímsvötn and scattered activity is observed on the Reykjanes Ridge, along with minor deformation due to magma accumulation at Svartsengi. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was recorded on May 31, 2025, but no outcome is known — neutral analogy, not a forecast. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-31 17:05:05 UTC
Twelve earthquakes have been recorded within 10 km of Grindavík in the past two days, while overall seismic activity nationwide is now significantly above average. Swarm activity has increased at Bárðarbunga and scattered activity is observed on the Reykjanes Ridge, along with minor deformation due to magma accumulation at Svartsengi. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was recorded on May 31, 2025, but no outcome is known — neutral analogy, not a forecast. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-31 15:00:06 UTC
Eleven earthquakes have been measured within 10 km of Grindavík over the past two days, while overall activity in the country is now significantly above average. Swarm activity has increased at Bárðarbunga and scattered activity is measured on the Reykjanes Ridge, along with minor deformation due to magma accumulation at Svartsengi. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was measured on May 31, 2025, but no outcome is known — neutral analogy, not a forecast. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-31 13:00:06 UTC
Twelve earthquakes have been recorded within 10 km of Grindavík over the past two days, and overall activity in the country is significantly above average. Swarm activity has increased at Bárðarbunga, while scattered activity is also detected on the Reykjanes Ridge, along with minor deformation due to magma accumulation at Svartsengi. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was recorded on May 31, 2025, but no outcome is known — neutral analogy, not a forecast. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-31 11:00:06 UTC
Twelve earthquakes have been recorded within 10 km of Grindavík over the past two days, while overall seismic activity in Iceland is now significantly above average. Swarm activity has increased at Eldey and Reykjanestá, with scattered activity also observed at Bárðarbunga, along with minor deformation due to magma accumulation at Svartsengi. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was recorded on March 23, 2026, but no outcome is known — neutral analogy, not a forecast. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-31 09:00:06 UTC
Twelve earthquakes have been recorded within 10 km of Grindavík over the past two days, while overall seismic activity in Iceland is now significantly above average. Swarm activity has increased at Eldey and Reykjanestá, with scattered activity also observed at Bárðarbunga, along with minor deformation due to magma accumulation at Svartsengi. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was recorded on March 23, 2026, but no outcome is known — neutral analogy, not a forecast. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-31 07:00:06 UTC
Twelve earthquakes have been detected within 10 km of Grindavík in the past two days, while overall seismic activity in Iceland is now significantly above average. Swarm activity has increased at Eldey and Reykjanestá, with scattered activity also recorded at Bárðarbunga, alongside minor deformation due to magma accumulation at Svartsengi. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was recorded on March 23, 2026, but no outcome is known — neutral analogy, not a forecast. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-31 02:50:04 UTC
Twelve earthquakes have been measured within 10 km of Grindavík over the past two days, while overall activity in the country is now significantly above average. Swarm activity has increased at Eldey and Reykjanestá, with scattered activity also measured at Bárðarbunga, in addition to minor deformation due to magma accumulation at Svartsengi. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was measured on March 23, 2026, but no outcome is known — a neutral analogy, not a prediction. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-30 23:00:06 UTC
Thirteen earthquakes have been measured within 10 km of Grindavík in the past two days, and overall activity in the country is significantly above average. Swarm activity has increased at Eldey and Reykjanestá, while scattered activity is also detected at Katla and Bárðarbunga. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was measured on March 23, 2026, but no outcome is known — neutral analogy, not a forecast. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-30 21:00:05 UTC
Eleven earthquakes have been detected within 10 km of Grindavík in the past two days, and overall seismic activity in Iceland is significantly above average. Swarm activity has increased at Eldey and Reykjanestá, while minor deformation due to magma accumulation is measured at Svartsengi, alongside scattered activity at Katla. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was recorded on May 31, 2025, but no outcome is known — neutral analogy, not a forecast. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-30 18:55:05 UTC
Eleven earthquakes have been detected within 10 km of Grindavík over the past two days, and overall seismic activity in Iceland is significantly above average. Swarm activity has increased at Eldey and Reykjanestá, while minor deformation due to magma accumulation is measured at Svartsengi, alongside scattered activity at Katla. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was recorded on May 31, 2025, but no outcome is known — neutral analogy, not a forecast. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-30 16:25:05 UTC
Eleven earthquakes have been recorded within 10 km of Grindavík in the past two days, and overall activity nationwide is significantly above average. Swarm activity is elevated at Eldey and Reykjanestá, while minor deformation due to magma accumulation is observed at Svartsengi, alongside scattered activity at Katla. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was recorded on May 31, 2025, but no outcome is known — neutral analogy, not a forecast. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-30 14:25:04 UTC
Twelve earthquakes have been recorded within 10 km of Grindavík in the past two days, none reaching magnitude M3.0. Overall seismic activity in the country is significantly above average and has increased over the last 24 hours, featuring swarm activity due to magma accumulation at Svartsengi alongside scattered activity at Katla and Askja. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was recorded on May 31, 2025, with no known outcome — a neutral analogy, not a forecast. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-30 13:00:20 UTC
Twelve earthquakes have been detected within 10 km of Grindavík in the past two days, but none reached magnitude M3.0. Overall seismic activity in the country is significantly above average and similar between days, featuring swarm activity due to magma accumulation at Svartsengi along with scattered activity at Katla and Öskju. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was recorded on May 31, 2025, but no outcome is known — neutral analogy, not a forecast. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-30 11:00:05 UTC
Eleven earthquakes have been measured within 10 km of Grindavík over the past two days, but none reached magnitude M3.0. Overall seismic activity in the country is significantly above average and similar between days, featuring swarm activity due to magma accumulation at Svartsengi alongside scattered activity at Katla and Askja. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was recorded on May 31, 2025, but no outcome is known — neutral analogy, not a prediction. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-30 06:55:04 UTC
Thirteen earthquakes have been recorded within 10 km of Grindavík in the past two days, none reaching magnitude M3.0. Overall seismic activity in the country is significantly above average and similar between days, featuring swarm activity due to magma accumulation at Svartsengi alongside scattered activity at Bárðarbunga and Öræfajökull. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was recorded on May 31, 2025, with no known outcome — a neutral analogy, not a prediction. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-30 04:55:04 UTC
Thirteen earthquakes have been recorded within 10 km of Grindavík in the past two days, but none reached magnitude M3.0. Overall seismic activity in the country is significantly above average and similar between days, featuring swarm activity due to magma accumulation at Svartsengi along with scattered activity at Bárðarbunga and Öræfajökull. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was recorded on May 31, 2025, but no outcome is known — neutral analogy, not a forecast. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-30 02:55:03 UTC
Thirteen earthquakes have been recorded within 10 km of Grindavík in the past two days, but none reached magnitude M3.0. Overall seismic activity in the country is significantly above average and similar between days, featuring swarm activity due to magma accumulation at Svartsengi along with scattered activity at Öræfajökull and Bárðarbunga. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was recorded on May 31, 2025, but no outcome is known — neutral analogy, not a forecast. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-30 00:10:04 UTC
Fourteen earthquakes have been recorded within 10 km of Grindavík in the past two days, none reaching magnitude M3.0. Seismic activity nationwide is significantly above average and similar between days, featuring swarm activity due to magma accumulation at Svartsengi alongside scattered activity at Öræfajökull and Bárðarbunga. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was recorded on May 31, 2025, with no known outcome — neutral analogy, not a prediction. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-29 20:00:06 UTC
Twelve earthquakes have been recorded within 10 km of Grindavík in the past two days, none reaching magnitude M3.0. Overall seismic activity in Iceland is significantly above average and similar between days, featuring swarm activity due to magma accumulation at Svartsengi alongside scattered activity in Eyjafjarðaráll and at Bárðarbunga. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was recorded on May 31, 2025, with no known outcome — neutral analogy, not a prediction. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-29 11:15:05 UTC
Eight earthquakes have been recorded within 10 km of Grindavík in the past two days, none reaching magnitude M3.0. Overall seismic activity in Iceland is above average and similar between days, featuring swarm activity due to magma accumulation at Svartsengi alongside scattered activity in Eyjafjarðaráll and at Bárðarbunga. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was recorded on May 31, 2025, with no known outcome — neutral analogy, not a prediction. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-29 08:05:04 UTC
Eight earthquakes have been recorded within 10 km of Grindavík in the past two days, but none reached magnitude M3.0. Overall seismic activity in the country is above average and similar between days, featuring swarm activity due to magma accumulation at Svartsengi alongside scattered activity at Bárðarbunga and Öræfajökull. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was recorded on May 31, 2025, with no known outcome — a neutral analogy, not a forecast. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-29 05:35:04 UTC
Eight earthquakes have been recorded within 10 km of Grindavík in the past two days, none reaching magnitude M3.0. Overall seismic activity in Iceland is above average and similar between days, featuring swarm activity due to magma accumulation at Svartsengi alongside scattered activity at Bárðarbunga and in the Eyjafjörður Rift. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was recorded on May 31, 2025, with no known outcome — neutral analogy, not a forecast. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-28 14:25:05 UTC
Eleven earthquakes have been recorded within 10 km of Grindavík in the past two days, but none reached magnitude M3.0. Overall seismic activity in Iceland is above average and similar between days, featuring swarm activity due to magma accumulation at Svartsengi alongside scattered activity at Bárðarbunga and Grímsvötn. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was recorded on May 31, 2025, but no outcome is known — neutral analogy, not a forecast. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-28 12:25:04 UTC
Nine earthquakes have been recorded within 10 km of Grindavík in the past two days, none reaching magnitude M3.0. Overall seismic activity in Iceland is above average and similar between days, featuring swarm activity due to magma accumulation at Svartsengi, along with scattered activity and land uplift at Bárðarbunga and Grímsvötn. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was recorded on May 31, 2025, with no known outcome — neutral analogy, not a forecast. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-27 21:45:04 UTC
Nine earthquakes have been recorded within 10 km of Grindavík in the past two days, none reaching magnitude M3.0. Overall seismic activity in Iceland is above average and similar between days, featuring swarm activity due to magma accumulation at Svartsengi alongside scattered activity and uplift at Bárðarbunga and Grímsvötn. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was recorded on May 31, 2025, with no known outcome — neutral analogy, not a forecast. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-27 07:50:05 UTC
Seven earthquakes have been recorded within 10 km of Grindavík in the last 48 hours, none reaching magnitude M3.0. Overall seismic activity in Iceland is significantly above average but similar between days, featuring swarm activity due to magma accumulation at Svartsengi and scattered activity at Bárðarbunga and Grímsvötn. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was recorded on May 31, 2025, with no known outcome — neutral analogy, not a forecast. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-27 05:45:06 UTC
Eleven earthquakes have been recorded within 10 km of Grindavík in the last 48 hours, none reaching magnitude M3.0, and overall activity in the country is now decreasing. Swarm activity above average remains on the Reykjanes Peninsula, where minor deformation due to magma accumulation is measured at Svartsengi despite no earthquakes in the last 24 hours, along with scattered activity at Bárðarbunga and in Grímsvötn. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was measured on May 31, 2025, but no outcome is known — neutral analogy, not a forecast. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-27 03:40:07 UTC
Earthquakes within 10 km of Grindavík now total 18 in the last 48 hours, representing a decrease from the previous status although overall activity nationwide remains above average. Swarm activity is detected at Eldey and Reykjanestá along with a swarm pattern on the Reykjanes Ridge, while minor deformation due to magma accumulation continues at Svartsengi. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was recorded on May 31, 2025, but no outcome is known — neutral analogy, not a forecast. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-27 01:10:08 UTC
Earthquakes within 10 km of Grindavík are now 24 in the last 48 hours, a decrease from the previous status although overall activity in the country remains above average. Swarm activity is measured at Eldey and Reykjanestá along with a swarm pattern on the Reykjanes Ridge, while minor deformation due to magma accumulation continues at Svartsengi. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was measured on May 31, 2025, but no outcome is known — neutral similarity, not a prediction. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-26 23:10:07 UTC
Earthquakes within 10 km of Grindavík now total 25 in the last 48 hours, representing a decrease from the previous status although overall activity nationwide remains above average. Swarm activity is detected at Eldey and Reykjanestá along with a swarm pattern on the Reykjanes Ridge, while minor deformation due to magma accumulation continues at Svartsengi. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was measured on May 31, 2025, but no outcome is known — neutral analogy, not a forecast. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-26 19:20:07 UTC
Earthquakes within 10 km of Grindavík now total 28 in the last 48 hours, representing a decrease from the previous status although overall activity in the country remains above average. Swarm activity is detected at Eldey and Reykjanestá along with a swarm pattern on the Reykjanes Ridge, while minor deformation due to magma accumulation continues at Svartsengi. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was measured on May 31, 2025, but no outcome is known — neutral analogy, not a forecast. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-26 12:10:07 UTC
Seventy-three earthquakes have been recorded within 10 km of Grindavík in the last 48 hours, with overall activity across the country now decreasing although it remains significantly above average. Swarm activity is elevated at Eldey and Reykjanestá along with a swarm pattern on the Reykjanes Ridge, while minor deformation due to magma accumulation is measured at Svartsengi. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was recorded on May 31, 2025, but no outcome is known — neutral analogy, not a forecast. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-26 10:10:07 UTC
Thirty-nine earthquakes have been recorded within 10 km of Grindavík in the last 48 hours, while overall activity in the country is now decreasing although still significantly above average. Swarm activity is increased at Eldey and Reykjanestá along with a swarm pattern on the Reykjanes Ridge, while minor deformation due to magma accumulation is measured at Svartsengi. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was measured on May 31, 2025, but no outcome is known — neutral analogy, not a forecast. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-26 08:05:07 UTC
Forty-four earthquakes have been recorded within 10 km of Grindavík in the last 48 hours, while overall activity in the country is now decreasing though still significantly above average. Swarm activity is increased at Eldey and Reykjanestá along with a swarm pattern on the Reykjanes Ridge, while minor deformation due to magma accumulation is measured at Svartsengi. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was measured on May 31, 2025, but no outcome is known — neutral comparison, not a forecast. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-26 06:05:07 UTC
Forty-six earthquakes have been recorded within 10 km of Grindavík in the last 48 hours, while overall activity in the country is now decreasing although it remains significantly above average. Swarm activity has increased at Eldey and Reykjanestá along with a swarm pattern on the Reykjanes Ridge, while minor deformation due to magma accumulation is measured at Svartsengi. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was recorded on May 31, 2025, but no outcome is known — neutral analogy, not a forecast. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-26 04:00:10 UTC
Earthquakes within 10 km of Grindavík number 49 in the last 48 hours, while the total number of earthquakes nationwide is 610, which is significantly above average. Swarm activity is observed simultaneously at Eldey and Reykjanestá along with increased frequency on the Reykjanes Ridge, while scattered activity is detected at Hekla. For comparison: a similar situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula was recorded on May 31, 2025, but no outcome is known — neutral analogy, not a forecast. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-26 02:00:10 UTC
Seismic activity within 10 km of Grindavík has increased to 49 events in the last 48 hours, and the total number of earthquakes nationwide is now 667, which is significantly above average. Swarm activity is measured at Eldey and Reykjanestá along with the Reykjanes Ridge, while minor deformation due to magma accumulation continues at Svartsengi. For comparison: a similar situation was measured on the Reykjanes Peninsula on May 31, 2025, but no outcome is known — neutral analogy, not a forecast. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-25 23:55:07 UTC
Seismic activity within 10 km of Grindavík has increased to 48 events in the last 48 hours, and the total number of earthquakes nationwide is now 673, which is significantly above average. Swarm activity is detected at Eldey and Reykjanestá along with the Reykjanes Ridge, while minor deformation due to magma accumulation continues at Svartsengi. For comparison: a similar situation was measured on the Reykjanes Peninsula on May 31, 2025, but no outcome is known — neutral analogy, not a forecast. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-25 21:50:08 UTC
Seismic activity within 10 km of Grindavík has increased to 51 events in the last 48 hours, and the total number of earthquakes nationwide is now 662, which is significantly above average. Swarm activity is measured at Eldey and Reykjanestá along with the Reykjanes Ridge, while minor deformation due to magma accumulation continues at Svartsengi. For comparison: a similar situation was measured on the Reykjanes Peninsula on May 31, 2025, but no outcome is known — neutral analogy, not a forecast. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-25 19:05:08 UTC
Seismic activity within 10 km of Grindavík has increased to 51 events in the last 48 hours, and the total number of earthquakes nationwide is now 654, which is significantly above average. Swarm activity is measured at Eldey and Reykjanestá along with the Reykjanes Ridge, while minor deformation due to magma accumulation continues at Svartsengi. For comparison: a similar situation was measured on the Reykjanes Peninsula on May 31, 2025, but no outcome is known — neutral analogy, not a forecast. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-25 17:00:10 UTC
Seismic activity within 10 km of Grindavík has increased to 51 events in the last 48 hours, and the total number of earthquakes nationwide is now 640, which is significantly above average. Swarm activity is detected at Eldey and Reykjanestá as well as on the Reykjanes Ridge, while minor deformation due to magma accumulation continues at Svartsengi. For comparison: a similar situation was measured on the Reykjanes Peninsula on May 31, 2025, but no outcome is known — neutral analogy, not a forecast. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-25 14:55:07 UTC
Seismic activity within 10 km of Grindavík has increased to 51 events in the last 48 hours, and the total number of earthquakes nationwide is now 656, which is significantly above average. Swarm activity is detected at Eldey and Reykjanestá along with the Reykjanes Ridge, while minor deformation due to magma accumulation continues at Svartsengi. For comparison: a similar situation was measured on the Reykjanes Peninsula on May 31, 2025, but no outcome is known — neutral analogy, not a forecast. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-25 11:45:08 UTC
Seismic activity within 10 km of Grindavík has increased to 51 events in the last 48 hours, and the total number of earthquakes nationwide is now 650, which is significantly above average. Swarm activity is detected at Eldey and Reykjanestá as well as on the Reykjanes Ridge, while minor deformation due to magma accumulation continues at Svartsengi. For comparison: a similar situation was measured on the Reykjanes Peninsula on May 31, 2025, but no outcome is known — neutral analogy, not a forecast. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-25 09:40:17 UTC
Seismic activity within 10 km of Grindavík has increased to 49 events in the last 48 hours, and the total number of earthquakes nationwide is now 628, which is significantly above average. Swarm activity is detected at Eldey and Reykjanestá as well as on the Reykjanes Ridge, while minor deformation due to magma accumulation continues at Svartsengi. For comparison: a similar situation was measured on the Reykjanes Peninsula on May 31, 2025, but no outcome is known — neutral analogy, not a forecast. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-25 07:40:13 UTC
Seismic activity within 10 km of Grindavík has increased to 48 events in the last 48 hours, and the total number of earthquakes nationwide is now 614, which is significantly above average. Swarm activity is detected at Eldey and Reykjanestá as well as on the Reykjanes Ridge, while minor deformation due to magma accumulation continues at Svartsengi. For comparison: a similar situation was measured on the Reykjanes Peninsula on May 31, 2025, but no outcome is known — neutral analogy, not a forecast. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-25 05:40:06 UTC
Seismic activity within 10 km of Grindavík has increased to 42 events in the last 48 hours, and the total number of earthquakes nationwide is now 532, which is significantly above average. Swarm activity is detected at Eldey and Reykjanestá along with the Reykjanes Ridge, while minor deformation due to magma accumulation continues at Svartsengi. For comparison: a similar situation was measured on the Reykjanes Peninsula on June 22, 2026, but no outcome is known — neutral analogy, not a forecast. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-25 03:40:06 UTC
Thirty-six earthquakes have been recorded within 10 km of Grindavík in the last 48 hours, while overall activity in Iceland has increased to 383 earthquakes, including 241 in the last 24 hours. Activity is significantly above average and characterized by swarm activity at Eldey and Reykjanestá along with minor deformation due to magma accumulation at Svartsengi. For comparison: a similar situation was measured on the Reykjanes Peninsula on June 22, 2026, but no outcome is known — neutral analogy, not a forecast. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-25 02:00:05 UTC
Thirty earthquakes have been recorded within 10 km of Grindavík in the last 48 hours, while the national total is now 313, including 232 in the last 24 hours, marking an increase from the previous status. Activity is significantly above average and characterized by swarm activity at Eldey and Reykjanestá along with minor deformation due to magma accumulation at Svartsengi. For comparison: a similar situation was recorded on the Reykjanes Peninsula on June 27, 2026, but no outcome is known — neutral analogy, not a forecast. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-24 22:45:04 UTC
Twenty-nine earthquakes have been recorded within 10 km of Grindavík in the last 48 hours, while the national total is now 284, including 215 in the last 24 hours, marking an increase from the previous status. Activity is significantly above average and characterized by swarm activity at Eldey and Reykjanestá along with minor deformation due to magma accumulation at Svartsengi. For comparison: a similar situation was recorded on the Reykjanes Peninsula on June 28, 2026, but no outcome is known — neutral analogy, not a forecast. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-24 17:45:04 UTC
Twenty earthquakes have been recorded within 10 km of Grindavík in the last 48 hours, and overall seismic activity in Iceland is now significantly above average. Of 263 earthquakes, 207 occurred in the last 24 hours, marking an increase from the previous status; Eldey shows swarm activity above average, while Svartsengi continues to be characterized by minor deformation due to magma accumulation. For comparison: a similar situation was recorded on the Reykjanes Peninsula on June 27, 2026, but no outcome is known — neutral analogy, not a forecast. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-24 15:40:06 UTC
Eighteen earthquakes have been recorded within 10 km of Grindavík in the last 48 hours, and overall seismic activity in the country is now significantly above average. Of 251 earthquakes, 204 occurred in the last 24 hours, marking an increase from the previous status; Eldey shows swarm activity above average, while Svartsengi continues to be characterized by minor deformation due to magma accumulation. For comparison: a similar situation was recorded on the Reykjanes Peninsula on June 27, 2026, but no outcome is known — neutral analogy, not a forecast. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-24 13:35:06 UTC
Eighteen earthquakes have been recorded within 10 km of Grindavík in the last 48 hours, and overall seismic activity in Iceland is now significantly above average. Of 253 earthquakes, 223 occurred in the last 24 hours, marking an increase from the previous status; Eldey shows swarm activity above average, while Svartsengi continues to be characterized by minor deformation due to magma accumulation. For comparison: a similar situation was recorded on the Reykjanes Peninsula on June 27, 2026, but no outcome is known — neutral analogy, not a forecast. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.
2026-08-24 11:35:05 UTC
Seventeen earthquakes have been recorded within 10 km of Grindavík in the last 48 hours, and overall seismic activity in the country is now significantly above average. Of 246 earthquakes, 222 occurred in the last 24 hours, marking an increase from the previous status; Eldey shows swarm activity above average, while Svartsengi continues to be characterized by minor deformation due to magma accumulation. For comparison: a similar situation was measured on the Reykjanes Peninsula on June 27, 2026, but no outcome is known — neutral analogy, not a prediction. Source: automatic measurements (IMO). This is not an official warning - see vedur.is.