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Weather forecast for the next 24 hours

Southwest 10-18 m/s and showers until early afternoon, later moderating, south and southwest 5-13 m/s by evening. Wiedly showers of rain, but mainly dry in the east parts. Increasing precipitation later, rain or showers in most parts in the evening. Temperatures 4 to 10 deg. C.
South 8-13 m/s at the east coast tomorrow, but much lighter winds elsewhere. Rain or sleet in the east parts, but scattered showers of rain or sleet in the west and cooler temperatures.
Forecast made 19.10.2026 09:34

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Earthquakes

Earthquakes during last 48 hours. at 19 Oct 12:15 GMT

Preliminary results

Biggest earthquakes during the last 48 hours

Size	Time	Quality	Location
2.3	17 Oct 16:54:38	Checked	8.6 km NE of Hveravellir
2.0	19 Oct 00:45:29	Checked	11.6 km NE of Grímsey
1.9	18 Oct 12:39:10	Checked	4.5 km SE of Bárðarbunga
1.7	18 Oct 03:15:44	Checked	5.8 km N of Herðubreið
1.6	17 Oct 17:08:47	Checked	5.8 km ENE of Bárðarbunga
1.3	19 Oct 11:58:35	50.0	2.5 km SSW of Bárðarbunga

Week overview -

Earthquake activity throughout the country is described in a weekly summary that is written by a Natural Hazard Specialist. The weekly summary is published on the web every Tuesday. It covers the activity of the previous week in all seismic areas and volcanic systems in the country. If earthquake swarms are ongoing or significant events such as larger earthquakes have occurred during the week, they are specifically discussed. More

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Hydrology

Average flow and temperature last 24 hours

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Remarks of a specialist

Considerable precipitaiton is forecasted in South and West Iceland, especially in the southeast part today. Increased run-off is expected in rivers in Southeast Iceland and rivers draining Mýrdalsjökull glacier.

Due to malfunction we have turned off the service publishing hydrological data on the map. Instead see the data using our Rauntímavöktunarkerfi.
Written by a specialist at 18 Oct 15:54 GMT

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News

Deep low approaching Iceland, bringing gales, rain and blizzard conditions - 13.10.2026

A deep low will approach Iceland tonight, bringing easterly gales and considerable precipitation tomorrow morning. Northerly winds will bring blizzard conditions to northwestern Iceland in the afternoon, spreading eastwards overnight. The weather will ease on Thursday. Keep up to date with weather warnings.

New risk assessment for people's safety in Grindavík available on the municipality's website - 1.10.2026

The findings from the first phase of a revised risk assessment for people’s safety in Grindavík are now available. The assessment covers built-up areas within the protective barriers in Grindavík. The Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management of the National Commissioner of the Icelandic Police is responsible for preparing and publishing the assessment in cooperation with Grindavík’s Civil Protection Committee. Read more

Situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula - 30.9.2026

Slow ground uplift continues at Svartsengi. Seismic activity remains low. A new magma intrusion, potentially leading to an eruption along the Sundhnúkur crater row, remains the most likely scenario. The updated hazard assessment takes account of fracture repairs in Grindavík. Read more

Increased electrical conductivity and gas pollution at Múlakvísl - 1.9.2026

The glacial outburst flood in Múlakvísl, which began on 18 August, now appears to be subsiding. Both conductivity and discharge have decreased since yesterday, and currently there is no gas pollution being detected in the area Read more

Measurements show that uplift at Askja has ceased - 14.8.2026

Measurements by the lake in Askja. Fieldwork in the area was completed this week, and the results indicate that the uplift episode that began in 2021 has ended.

Increased hazard due to changing conditions at the margin of Sólheimajökull glacier - 22.7.2026

Recent changes at the terminus of Sólheimajökull call for increased caution. Unstable glacier ice and rockfall from the surrounding slopes may pose a risk to people visiting the area.

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Past temperature conditions in Iceland

This has been a period of a general rise in temperatures, interrupted by two cold periods. The late 19th century cold period was colder than a corresponding period in mid to late 20th century.