Iceland: Magnitude-5.0 offshore earthquake occurs near Reykjavik at around 18:09 Nov. 10

A magnitude-5.0 offshore earthquake occurred near Reykjavik at around 18:09 Nov. 10. The epicenter was approximately 9 km (6 miles) southwest of Grindavik. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and light-to-moderate shaking was probably felt in areas near the epicenter, with light shaking likely felt in other parts of western Iceland. There have been no initial reports of damage or casualties as a result of the earthquake; significant damage is unlikely. It could take several hours until authorities can conduct comprehensive damage assessments, especially in remote areas. Aftershocks are likely over the coming days. The event has not prompted any tsunami advisories.

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 no damage is found. Utility outages are possible, particularly near the earthquake's epicenter.