| Magnitude | 6.4 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 67.011, -19.416 |
| UTC time | 1921-08-23 20:17:27.490 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 23, 1921 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Iceland on Tuesday, August 23, 1921 at 20:17 UTC with a magnitude of 6.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Reykjavik (Iceland - IS), about 339.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -19.416 and latitude 67.011.
| Location | Reykjavik |
| Country | Iceland (IS) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1921-08-23
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