| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 64.366, -23.341 |
| UTC time | 1944-02-19 11:35:58.610 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, February 19, 1944 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Iceland on Saturday, February 19, 1944 at 11:35 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Reykjavik (Iceland - IS), about 74.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -23.341 and latitude 64.366.
| Location | Reykjavik |
| Country | Iceland (IS) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1944-02-19
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