Iceland: Magnitude-5.3 earthquake occurs in Northeastern Region at around 06:37 April 21

A magnitude-5.3 earthquake occurred in the Northeastern Region of Iceland at around 06:37 April 21. The epicenter was about 108 km (67 miles) west-northwest of Hofn, Southern Region. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and moderate shaking was probably felt near the epicenter, while light shaking likely occurred across most of the country. There have been no initial 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. Aftershocks are possible 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 no damage is found. Utility outages are possible, particularly near the earthquake's epicenter.