| Magnitude | 6.8 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 64.044, -19.633 |
| UTC time | 1912-05-06 18:59:57.670 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 6, 1912 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Iceland on Monday, May 6, 1912 at 18:59 UTC with a magnitude of 6.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Reykjavik (Iceland - IS), about 110.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -19.633 and latitude 64.044.
| Location | Reykjavik |
| Country | Iceland (IS) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1912-05-06
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