| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 66.938, -18.456 |
| UTC time | 2002-09-16 18:48:26.720 |
Earthquake details
Monday, September 16, 2002 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Iceland on Monday, September 16, 2002 at 18:48 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Reykjavik (Iceland - IS), about 349.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -18.456 and latitude 66.938.
| Location | Reykjavik |
| Country | Iceland (IS) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2002-09-16
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