Earthquake activity remains high on the Reykjanes Peninsula
Lava that came from the short lived volcanic eruption that has ended. mbl.is/Eggert Jóhannesson
Seismic activity in connection with the April 1st magma flow remains persistent, with 80-120 earthquakes occurring every hour, according to the latest statement from the Icelandic Meteorological Office.
Although no activity has been observed on the volcanic fissure that opened north of Grindavík, embers and smoke continue to rise from the new lava field.
600+ earthquakes since midnight
Since midnight, over 600 earthquakes have been measured within the magma corridor, stretching from Mt Stóra-Skógfell in the southwest to north of Mt Keilir in the northeast.
- Earthquake depth: Remains stable at 4-6 km
- Largest earthquake since midnight: Below magnitude 2
- Last recorded M3+ earthquake: April 2 at 14:20, northeast of Eldey
The trigger earthquakes previously observed at Reykjanestá and Eldey have now decreased significantly, with only 30 recorded since midnight.
While seismic activity remains high, the decrease in stronger tremors suggests that the region may be stabilizing, at least for now. Scientists continue to monitor the area closely for any renewed volcanic or seismic activity.
The attached image shows the earthquakes that occurred in the last 12 hours on the Reykjanes Peninsula. Map/The Icelandic Met Office
