2008 Iceland earthquake
The 2008 Iceland earthquake was a doublet earthquake that struck on 29 May at 15:46 UTC in southwestern Iceland. The recorded magnitudes of the two main quakes were 5.9 Mw and 5.8 Mw , respectively, giving a composite magnitude of 6.1 Mw . There were no human fatalities, but injuries were reported and a number of sheep were killed. The epicenter of the earthquake was between the towns of Hveragerði and Selfoss, about 45 kilometers (28 mi) east-southeast of the capital, Reykjavík. It was the strongest earthquake to hit Iceland since the summer of 2000.
| UTC time | 2008-05-29 15:46:00 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 13230288 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 29 May 2008 |
| Local time | 15:46 |
| Magnitude | 6.3 Mwc |
| Depth | 10 km (6.2 mi) |
| Epicenter | 63.96°N 20.99°W |
| Type | Right-lateral strike-slip |
| Areas affected | Iceland |
| Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) |
| Casualties | 30 injuries |
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