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Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:10km) in Reykjanes Ridge 28/10/2026 11:37 UTC, [unknown].

On 10/28/2026 11:37:49 AM, an earthquake occurred in Reykjanes Ridge potentially affecting [unknown]. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:10km.

In plain language

A moderate magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred deep under the ocean along the Reykjanes Ridge. Because it happened far from land, it is unlikely to cause any harm to people or buildings.

What is a earthquake? An earthquake is a sudden shaking of the Earth's surface. It happens when giant slabs of rock, called tectonic plates, shift or break apart deep underground. This release of energy creates waves that travel through the ground, similar to ripples moving across a pond after a stone is thrown in.

If you ever feel the ground shake, remember to Drop, Cover, and Hold On under a sturdy piece of furniture until it stops.

Location
Reykjanes Ridge
Started
Wed, 28 Oct 2026
Last updated
2026-10-29 00:54
Severity
โ—โ—โ—‹โ—‹โ—‹ (2/5)
Confidence
60/100

This is a machine-assembled event record, not an official warning. For emergencies follow your national meteorological service and local authorities.

Timeline

10-28 12:17
Detected via GDACS feed โ€” Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:10km) in Reykjanes Ridge 28/10/2026 11:37 UTC, [unknown].โ€” GDACS

Sources

GDACSTier 1 ยท Official

Disaster alerts sourced from GDACS (Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System) โ€” European Union, CC BY 4.0.

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