QuakeFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://quakes99.com/entity/usp0003588
USGS usp0003588
25 May 1987, 12:31
52 km NNE of Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland
A magnitude 6 mw earthquake at 7.6 km depth.
Published location
Where is 52 km NNE of Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland?
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63.850000, -19.728000
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Event ID
usp0003588
Coordinates
63.85, -19.728
Network
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Significance
554