| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 64.739, -21.229 |
| UTC time | 1974-05-18 23:39:55.030 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 18, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Iceland on Saturday, May 18, 1974 at 23:39 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Reykjavik (Iceland - IS), about 74.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -21.229 and latitude 64.739.
| Location | Reykjavik |
| Country | Iceland (IS) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-05-18
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