A sharp earthquake swarm hit Reykjanes peninsula early this morning. The swarm has included more than a dozen tremors, including two powerful magnitude 3 earthquakes.
According to the Icelandic Meteorological Office the swarm began at 12 minutes past 7 in the morning, with an epicenter 2.5-3 km (1.5-1.9 mi) north-east of Fagradalsfjall mountain, which is located east of the popular tourist destination the Blue Lagoon. Visitors at the lagoon early morning would have been able to detect the quakes.
The quakes took place at significant depth, the first powerful quake took place at a depth of 4.9 km (3 mi), while the second was at a depth of 10.4 km (6.5 mi).
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Reykjanes is an extremely active area, with high levels of volcanic, geothermal and seismic activity. The peninsula is effectively an extension of the North Atlantic Ridge, the boundary between the North American and European tectonic plates. There are no signs of imminent volcanic activity in the area.
A sharp earthquake swarm hit Reykjanes peninsula early this morning. The swarm has included more than a dozen tremors, including two powerful magnitude 3 earthquakes.
According to the Icelandic Meteorological Office the swarm began at 12 minutes past 7 in the morning, with an epicenter 2.5-3 km (1.5-1.9 mi) north-east of Fagradalsfjall mountain, which is located east of the popular tourist destination the Blue Lagoon. Visitors at the lagoon early morning would have been able to detect the quakes.
The quakes took place at significant depth, the first powerful quake took place at a depth of 4.9 km (3 mi), while the second was at a depth of 10.4 km (6.5 mi).
Read more: Why the constant earthquakes? Iceland is slowly being torn apart
Reykjanes is an extremely active area, with high levels of volcanic, geothermal and seismic activity. The peninsula is effectively an extension of the North Atlantic Ridge, the boundary between the North American and European tectonic plates. There are no signs of imminent volcanic activity in the area.
