| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 64.724, -17.249 |
| UTC time | 1980-08-12 12:11:44.400 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 12, 1980 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Iceland on Tuesday, August 12, 1980 at 12:11 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Reykjavik (Iceland - IS), about 232.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -17.249 and latitude 64.724.
| Location | Reykjavik |
| Country | Iceland (IS) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1980-08-12
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