Höfn, Iceland —

What happened:

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck off the south coast of Iceland on Tuesday morning, November 10. The quake hit about 111 kilometers west-northwest of Höfn at 7:37 AM Central Time, at a depth of about 10 kilometers. The U.S. Geological Survey reviewed the event and listed it as a magnitude 4.7.

Impacts:

No tsunami threat was issued for this quake. No felt reports or damage reports had been posted by the Geological Survey at the time of this report. The epicenter sits offshore in the North Atlantic, well away from the nearest towns on Iceland's south coast.

What to do:

If you feel shaking, drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy table or desk, and hold on until the shaking stops.

Stay away from windows and anything that could fall.

After the shaking ends, check for hazards such as broken glass, gas leaks, or damaged wiring before moving around.

Be ready for aftershocks, which can follow a quake of this size.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 10, 2026.