A new earthquake sequence has started in the area between Geysir geothermal field and Langjökull glacier. According to the Icelandic Met Office (IMO) the swarm is located about 10 km (6.2 mi) northwest of Geysir at a depth of 2 to 3 km below the surface (1.2-1.9 mi). More than 200 earthquakes have been detected since December 22nd.
This series of earthquakes is much smaller than the on-going Bárðarbunga activity. The largest detected hit at December 25th and was of magnitude M3.2.
IMO reports today that the earthquakes in the Geysir area seem to be fading out. Since noon yesterday only five quakes have been observed, all below magnitude 1.5.
A new earthquake sequence has started in the area between Geysir geothermal field and Langjökull glacier. According to the Icelandic Met Office (IMO) the swarm is located about 10 km (6.2 mi) northwest of Geysir at a depth of 2 to 3 km below the surface (1.2-1.9 mi). More than 200 earthquakes have been detected since December 22nd.
This series of earthquakes is much smaller than the on-going Bárðarbunga activity. The largest detected hit at December 25th and was of magnitude M3.2.
IMO reports today that the earthquakes in the Geysir area seem to be fading out. Since noon yesterday only five quakes have been observed, all below magnitude 1.5.
