| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 64.667, -21.227 |
| UTC time | 1974-05-17 14:27:32.000 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 17, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Iceland on Friday, May 17, 1974 at 14:27 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Reykjavik (Iceland - IS), about 67.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -21.227 and latitude 64.667.
| Location | Reykjavik |
| Country | Iceland (IS) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-05-17
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