Earthquake activity in Hamarinn volcano

Today (19-December 2024) at 12:18 UTC an earthquake with magnitude of Mw3,1 took place Hamarinn volcano. Few smaller earthquakes also followed, there was also small amount of earthquakes before the largest earthquake.

Green star in western Vatnajökull glacier, just south of Bárðarbunga volcano. This is Hamarinn volcano. Few dots showing smaller earthquakes in this area.
Green star in Hamarinn volcano. Copyright of this image belongs to Icelandic Met Office.

Last time this happened in Hamarinn volcano an eruption that lasted 6 to 8 hours happened in July 2011. When or if an eruption happens in Hamarinn volcano is impossible to know. This activity might quiet down again. If there is a ongoing increasing earthquake activity, then a eruption in Hamarinn volcano is more likely, but it is impossible to know if it is going to happen.

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