Earthquake swarm in Katla volcano

Today (15-July 2026) at 19:25 UTC an earthquake with the magnitude of Mw3,8 took place in Katla volcano. This earthquake started a minor earthquake swarm in Katla volcano. There are no reports at the writing of this article that this earthquake has been felt.

Green star in Katla volcano caldera. With red dots showing the smaller earthquakes around the green star.
Earthquake activity in Katla volcano. Copyright of this image belongs to Icelandic Met Office.

At the writing of this article. This earthquake swarm has stopped. Since this is a volcano, this earthquake activity might start again without warning. At the writing of this article. Things are quiet in Katla volcano.