Strong earthquake in Hamarinn volcano

Today (18. September 2025) at 00:04 UTC an earthquake with the magnitude of Mw3,6 took place in Hamarinn volcano, that is south of Bárðarbunga volcano.A small aftershock took place soon after the largest earthquake. There are no signs that an eruption is about to happen. Last year this area also had an earthquake, but a bit smaller one.

Green star in Hamarinn volcano, south of Bárðarbunga volcano on Vatnajökull glacier.
Earthquake in Hamarinn volcano. South of Bárðarbunga volcano. Copyright of this image belongs to Icelandic Met Office.

It is difficult to know if any more earthquakes are going to happen in this area. At the moment that is unlikely.

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