The intense earthquake swarm that started on 30 June Geirfuglasker on the Reykjanes Ridge has calmed down. The epicenter of the swarm is around 30 km (18.6 mi) southwest of Reykjanestá (the tip of Reykjanes peninsula).
According to the Icelandic Met Office (IMO) the strongest earthquakes detected in this wave of earthquakes, struck yesterday and was of a magnitude 5.0.
IMO reports that similar swarms have been recorded in previous years, generally lasting for a couple of days without resulting in an observable eruption. The area is known for frequent eruptive activity, with an average of two recorded eruptions per century.
Read more: Continued seismic activity on the Reykjanes Ridge: Eruption in the Eldey Volcano a possibility
IMO is monitoring the activity closely. Seafarers and people by the sea shore are asked to contact IMO in case of any unusual observations in the water, such as an increase of water temperature, change of surface color, steam or dead fish.
Read more: Earthquakes on the Reykjanes Ridge preceded the infamous Laki eruption
The intense earthquake swarm that started on 30 June Geirfuglasker on the Reykjanes Ridge has calmed down. The epicenter of the swarm is around 30 km (18.6 mi) southwest of Reykjanestá (the tip of Reykjanes peninsula).
According to the Icelandic Met Office (IMO) the strongest earthquakes detected in this wave of earthquakes, struck yesterday and was of a magnitude 5.0.
IMO reports that similar swarms have been recorded in previous years, generally lasting for a couple of days without resulting in an observable eruption. The area is known for frequent eruptive activity, with an average of two recorded eruptions per century.
Read more: Continued seismic activity on the Reykjanes Ridge: Eruption in the Eldey Volcano a possibility
IMO is monitoring the activity closely. Seafarers and people by the sea shore are asked to contact IMO in case of any unusual observations in the water, such as an increase of water temperature, change of surface color, steam or dead fish.
Read more: Earthquakes on the Reykjanes Ridge preceded the infamous Laki eruption
