Earthquake in Askja volcano

Yesterday (10-November 2024) at 08:13 UTC an earthquake with the magnitude of Mw3,0 took place in Askja volcano. This earthquake had few minor aftershocks, but nothing more happened following this earthquake.

Green star at the end of this map. In Askja volcano. There is one blue dot, showing a smaller earthquake in Krafla volcano.
Earthquake activity in Askja volcano. Copyright of this image belongs to Icelandic Met Office.

There is magma flowing into Askja volcano at current time. However I do not think this time it is going to result in a eruption. If this earthquake is connected to this magma inflow I do not know.

2 Replies to “Earthquake in Askja volcano”

    1. I did notice that. This looks like a minor dyke intrusion in Katla volcano. Last time this happened, a minor glacier flood happened few days later. I am not sure why. Since that time, no eruption took place. Same now, no eruption took place.

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