M4.6 Earthquake Strikes Northern Iceland
Akureyri, Iceland —
What happened:
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck about 117 kilometers south of Akureyri in northern Iceland at 3:53 PM Central Time. The quake was about 10 kilometers deep, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Impacts:
No felt reports have been filed with the USGS so far, and no damage reports have come in. The quake happened in a remote area south of Akureyri. No tsunami warning was issued.
What to do:
If you feel shaking, drop, cover, and hold on until it stops.
Stay away from windows and heavy objects that could fall.
Check your home for hazards like gas leaks or broken glass, and be ready for aftershocks.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 12, 2026.
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