| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 64.048, -21.479 |
| UTC time | 1955-04-01 18:41:31.130 |
Earthquake details
Friday, April 1, 1955 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Iceland on Friday, April 1, 1955 at 18:41 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kopavogur (Iceland - IS), about 22.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -21.479 and latitude 64.048.
| Location | Reykjavik |
| Country | Iceland (IS) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1955-04-01
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