Magnitude Mw3,3 earthquake just south of Presthnúkar volcano

Yesterday (24-June 2026) an earthquake with magnitude of Mw3,3 took place just south of Presthnúar volcano. This earthquake was part of an ongoing earthquake swarm in this area.

Green star just south-west of Presthnúkar volcano. Along with red dots that show smaller earthquakes in the same area.
Earthquake activity south west of Presthnúkar volcano in Langjökull glacier. Copyright of this image belongs to Icelandic Met Office.

Based on earthquake data. I believe this earthquake activity is because of magma movement in the crust. I don’t think this is going to result in a eruption in this area. At the moment, the earthquake activity is too small for that too happen. This type of earthquake activity can go on for months and sometimes years before it stops.