| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 1.0 km |
| Coordinates | 63.904, -22.197 |
| UTC time | 1973-09-15 01:45:57.700 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, September 15, 1973 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Iceland on Saturday, September 15, 1973 at 01:45 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Hafnarfjordur (Iceland - IS), about 22.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -22.197 and latitude 63.904.
| Location | Hafnarfjordur |
| Country | Iceland (IS) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1973-09-15
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