Natural Disaster Alert – U.S. Embassy Reykjavik, Iceland

Natural Disaster Alert – U.S. Embassy Reykjavik, Iceland (February 24, 2021)

Location: Iceland; very active seismic activity in southwest Iceland

Event:  The Icelandic Civil Protection authorities have raised the risk level for Reykjanes and the greater Reykjavik capital area to “alert phase.” This is due to the ongoing seismic activity.

A M5.7 earthquake occurred on Iceland’s Reykjanes peninsula at 10.05am this morning, and dozens of earthquakes have followed since. The quakes have been felt across much of the country. Officials from the Icelandic Meteorological Office says residents should be prepared for the possibility of still larger earthquakes. There is no sign of volcanic activity in the area.

Actions to Take: 

Assistance

  • S. Embassy Reykjavik, Iceland

+354-595-2200

+354-595-2248 (after hours)

reykjavikconsular@state.gov

https://is.usembassy.gov/