The seismic swarm, which began on 30 June near Geirfuglasker skerry on the Reykjanes Ridge, has significantly diminished in intensity. According to the Icelandic Met Office (IMO) further seismic data analysis has revealed that there are no direct signs of magma movements in the shallow crust on Reykjanes peninsula. The epicenter of the swarm was around 30 km (18.6 mi) southwest of Reykjanestá (the tip of Reykjanes peninsula).
IMO reports that earthquake swarms are common on the Reykjanes Ridge but the recent swarm was strong by magnitudes and number of events.
Read more: Civil Protection warning: a possible impending earthquake just outside the capital area
IMO will continue to monitor the region closely as increased seismic activity compared to monthly means can be expected for some more weeks following the strongest main shocks of this series.
The seismic swarm, which began on 30 June near Geirfuglasker skerry on the Reykjanes Ridge, has significantly diminished in intensity. According to the Icelandic Met Office (IMO) further seismic data analysis has revealed that there are no direct signs of magma movements in the shallow crust on Reykjanes peninsula. The epicenter of the swarm was around 30 km (18.6 mi) southwest of Reykjanestá (the tip of Reykjanes peninsula).
IMO reports that earthquake swarms are common on the Reykjanes Ridge but the recent swarm was strong by magnitudes and number of events.
Read more: Civil Protection warning: a possible impending earthquake just outside the capital area
IMO will continue to monitor the region closely as increased seismic activity compared to monthly means can be expected for some more weeks following the strongest main shocks of this series.
