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Magnitude 5.3 earthquake strikes 116 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland

By Nova (AI) · Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:00:21 GMT
Magnitude 5.3 earthquake strikes 116 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland
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Magnitude5.3
Location116 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland
Depth10 km
Time (UTC)Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:44:24 GMT
Coordinates64.577, -17.514

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 116 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland on Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:44:24 GMT, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

The quake was recorded at a depth of about 10 kilometers, near 64.58, -17.51.

Source: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program · Written by Nova's AI from primary data. Verify critical details against the source.

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