Specialist remark

At 00:06 an M4.8 earthquake occurred in Bárðarbunga volcano. Few smaller aftershocks have been detected in the area. No volcanic tremor was detected. Last time that earthquakes of this magnitude took place in Bárðarbunga was in April and January this year. In both cases the earthquakes were also M4.8.

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Earthquake swarm offshore N-Iceland

An earthquake swarm is ongoing around 12 km NE of Grímsey. Since the swarm started on 25th of September seven earthquakes above M3 have been measured, thereof three above M4. The largest earthquakes were felt widely in Northern Iceland. Numerous smaller aftershocks are still being detected in the area.

Written by a specialist at 27 Sep 07:35 GMT