Iceland: Magnitude-5.2 offshore earthquake occurs near Reykjavik Feb. 27

Event

A magnitude-5.2 earthquake occurred in southwest Iceland at 0807 Feb. 27. The epicenter was about 15 km (9 miles) southwest of Reykjavik. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 5 km (3 miles), and light shaking was probably felt throughout southwestern Iceland. There have been no reports of damage or casualties as a result of the earthquake. It could take several hours until authorities can conduct comprehensive damage assessments, especially in remote areas. Moderate aftershocks are likely over the coming days.

Officials may temporarily shut down transportation infrastructure in the tremor zone to check for damage. Minor disruptions could occur during shutdowns, but service will likely resume quickly if officials find no damage. Utility outages are possible, particularly near the earthquake's epicenter.

Advice

Plan accordingly for aftershocks. Consider vacating multistory buildings if operating in affected areas until authorities confirm their structural integrity.