| Magnitude | 6.4 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 66.157, -16.582 |
| UTC time | 1976-01-13 13:29:19.500 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, January 13, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Iceland on Tuesday, January 13, 1976 at 13:29 UTC with a magnitude of 6.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Reykjavik (Iceland - IS), about 335.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -16.582 and latitude 66.157.
| Location | Reykjavik |
| Country | Iceland (IS) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1976-01-13
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