| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 64.323, -21.392 |
| UTC time | 1920-05-14 17:57:56.450 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 14, 1920 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Iceland on Friday, May 14, 1920 at 17:57 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Reykjavik (Iceland - IS), about 32.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -21.392 and latitude 64.323.
| Location | Reykjavik |
| Country | Iceland (IS) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1920-05-14
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